Donald Wells Ballentine Sr.

Donald Wells Ballentine Sr. obituary, Columbia, SC

Donald Wells Ballentine Sr.

Donald Ballentine Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 24, 2015.
Donald Wells Ballentine Sr. COLUMBIA - A funeral service for Donald Wells Ballentine, Sr., 71, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2015, at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:30 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. Mr. Ballentine died Monday, December 21, 2015. Born in Columbia, he was a son of the late Wells Fulmer Ballentine and Viola Blanche Epting Ballentine. Mr. Ballentine was a graduate of Columbia High School and attended Spartanburg Junior College. He was the owner and operator of American Drywall. He was a member of Earlwood Masonic Lodge and St. Andrew's Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Elizabeth Tabor Ballentine; son, Donald "Donnie" W. Ballentine, Jr. of Lexington; grandchildren, Wells Ballentine, Jonah Palmer, Brooks Ballentine, Brandt Henry and Evelyn Henry; brother, Chevis Ballentine (Emily) of Chapin; sisters, Marjorie Price (Lawrence) of Columbia, and Patsy Cowell (Francis) of Lexington; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Jennifer Ballentine Henry. Memorials may be made to Greenville Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605. Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.

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December 30, 2015

Al & Nancy Sellers posted to the memorial.

December 29, 2015

Linda & Lonnie Craft posted to the memorial.

December 28, 2015

Fred Jones Jr posted to the memorial.

Al & Nancy Sellers

December 30, 2015

So, so sorry to hear of Donnie's passing!!! All who knew him will miss him and we among those that will!

Linda & Lonnie Craft

December 29, 2015

Beth and family, We just found out today abt Donnie but would have been there for you yesterday. I know you have been through so much lately and want to let you know if you need anything, ask. Lonnie has the same condition Donnie had. Pray up, Girl.

Fred Jones Jr

December 28, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Ballentine family

Danny Jenks

December 28, 2015

Ballentine, a good man who I'm proud to say was a great friend. My prayers are with you & your family.

Jane & Rod Rodriguez

December 28, 2015

Beth, Donnie, the grandchildren and Donald's siblings, know your are in our hearts and prayers today. Donald was one of a kind and will be missed! He was a kind and gentle man with a quick wit. Will love and miss you Donald until we see you again

Johnny Lybrand

December 27, 2015

Praying for all of you. God Bless you all

Leslie Hiott Heitzenrater

December 25, 2015

Beth, I will continue praying for your family during this time of sorrow. May God wrap all of you in His strong arms again, as I can imagine only He has been able to carry you in the last weeks.

Wanda Goodson

December 25, 2015

May the peace that passeth all understanding be with the family during the days and weeks ahead. Was shocked to hear the news. Rest in peace my school friend and bus driver.

Curren Taylor

December 24, 2015

Will miss you buddy. Thanks for all the times we got to share together. God bless you and your family.

Thomas(Buddy) and Patti Rikard

December 24, 2015

May God bless the family in these trying times.

Fran & Michael Byrd

December 24, 2015

Beth, we are so very sorry for your loss. We have always been waiting and hoping to see Donnie return and complete the dream so we could have you as neighbors next door. Our prayers for comfort to you and the family.

Leroy Bailey

December 24, 2015

Donald has been best friend to me in the seven years I have known him. The thing that stands out at this time is he is a man of great love for his family and friends. R.I.P., My Dear Friend.

December 24, 2015

We will miss Don at our annual AHEPA fellowship dinners. We always had a great time. Chris Manos

Eugene Burrus

December 24, 2015

Chevis and Family
Please know that we will be uplifitng you and yours in the loss of your brother. May you sense the Lord's presence and be comforted.

December 24, 2015

Beth, I'm so very sorry for your loss. You've had much more that your share.
RIP, Donnie, my friend. You will be missed.

Rhett D Corley

December 24, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Chris Ruff

December 24, 2015

Prayers go out to the family. I will miss him

Billy Tabor

December 23, 2015

Okay Pap Paw save me a seat at the table and a fresh deck! You kept order very well. Thanks for Monday lunches and our fun Monday afternoons. RIP until I get there!

Ruby Jenkins

December 22, 2015

I am praying for you Ms. Elizabeth and for your family. May God lay his hands on you and help you through this tough time.

Kathy Tabor

December 22, 2015

Thank you for making my life better and the happy memories I will cherish forever. You were not only my brother-in-law but my friend. I loved you then, I love you now and will love you forever. Rest in peace, Donald till I get the next hug from you.

December 22, 2015

"I am so sorry for your loss. but there is always one who can gave you comfort and that is GOD PSALMS 29:11

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December 30, 2015

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