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Kenneth Baliles, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, in San Antonio. He was born on February 11, 1930, in Washington D.C., to parents, Wooster and Zula Elgin Baliles. Ken attended Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland, graduating in 1948. He attended Baylor University and majored in Business Administration. Ken entered aviation cadet training in Ellington Air Force Base, Texas, and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant and awarded his navigator wings in October 1953 at Mather Air Force Base, California. His first assignment was with the Air Training Command as an instructor navigator at James Connolly Air Force Base, Texas.
Throughout his impressive military career, Col. Baliles totaled over 5,000 hours of flying time, has logged 277 combat missions, and 380 combat hours. His military decorations and awards included the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf clusters, the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with 11 oak leaf clusters, Joint Services Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal; and from the Republic of Viet Nam, the Armed Forces Honor Medal.
Upon retirement, Ken served as Vice President of First City National Bank in Houston, Texas until 1982, was Manager of Administrative Services at Mark Producing until 1986, Vice President of McCoy Office Furniture until 1987, and worked in Presidential Personnel for George H. Bush at the White House until August 1990.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Marlene Baliles; and son, Greg Baliles. Ken is survived by his son, Roy Baliles, Jr. and his wife Ruth; daughter, Susan Dailey and husband Dann; daughter, Sharon El-Cassabgui and husband Mourad; and son, Mark Baliles; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren; and his brother, Jack Baliles.
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David W Baliles
October 18, 2022
Hi, This is David W. Baliles living in New Holland Pa. I knew your family , though only a brief time. Summer of 1980, when I was an Airman In Basic Training At Lackland AFB. I guess Kenneth was glancing through the new recruits and the same sir name caught his attention. I was invited several times to share times and fellowship with the family, I remember going swimming at the pool, and Susan, Sharon, Greg and Roy all impressed me with their athletic swimming skills. Being a Christian myself, cherished attending church with them and sharing meals. I have always treasured that kindness.
Bill and Pat Waters
October 29, 2021
To Ken's family. Sorry to learn of your parents passing.
We agd many laughs when together remembering our early day flying.
May they rest in peace.
Love to all
Bill and Pat Waters
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