Billy Dean Ballou

Billy Dean Ballou obituary, Lebanon, TN

Billy Dean Ballou

Billy Ballou Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anthony Funeral Home - Hartsville on Dec. 30, 2025.
Mr. Billy Dean Ballou, age 89 of Hartsville, TN passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 at his home.
Bill was saved at the age of nine during a Revival at Maces Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He joined the church at that time and remained a faithful member until his death.
Preceded in death by: Parents, Robert "Dick" Ballou and Hailey Shoulders Ballou and Daughter, Beverly Kay Alvarez.
Survived by: Wife, Mrs. Wilma Ballou-Hartsville, TN; Son, Brian (Erin) Ballou-Bowling Green, KY; Daughter, Debra (Taylor) Binkley-Christiana, TN; 4 Grandchildren, Alex Alvarez, Tony Alvarez, Ben Binkley and Sarah Binkley; 5 Great Grandchildren, Shelby Alvarez, Silas Alvarez, Ella Binkley, Ani Binkley and Owen Binkley.
Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Anthony Funeral Home at 2 PM Wednesday, December 31, 2025 conducted by Bro. Donald Taylor. Interment will be in the Green Grove Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 3 to 7 PM Tuesday and 10 AM until service time Wednesday.
Anthony Funeral Home, 337 McMurry Blvd. E, Hartsville, TN 37074, 615-374-2280, www.sellarsfh.com.

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