Walter Walt Ballew, Jr. - SAVANNAH - Walter Walt Ballew, Jr. died Saturday, January 28, 2017, in Savannah, Georgia. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on October 7, 1931, the son of the late Pauline G. Ballew and Walter W. Ballew, Sr. He attended Georgia Tech and graduated with a degree in textile engineering in 1954. While in college he met the love of his life, Mary Dunn Ballew. After graduating, Walt served in the United States Army. He was honorably discharged as a 1st Lieutenant. Walt and Mary were married in Atlanta, Georgia. They were married for fifty-four (54) years until she passed away in 2008. Walt and Mary lived in Marietta, Georgia for most of their married life. Walt worked as a sales manager for the Gillette Company. They were long-time members of Sandy Springs United Methodist Church and the DBS Sunday School Class. In 2009 Walt relocated to Savannah, Georgia, and lived at The Landings on Skidaway Island. He was a member of Skidaway Island United Methodist Church. He is survived by his two sons, Walter W. Ballew, III (Ruth) of Savannah, Georgia, and Paul G. Ballew (Wendy) of Ponte Vedra, Florida; his seven grandchildren, Samuel Ballew (Joelle), Rebecca Wood (Chris), Susannah Mazzetti (Bryant), Jamon Ballew, Sarah Ballew, Thomas Ballew, and Eliza Jane Ballew; and his four great-grandchildren, Julien Wood, Eli Ballew, Daschiell Wood, and Mary Elle Mazzetti. He is also survived by his sister, Paula Bouas; uncle Thomas Ashworth (Alice Faye); and other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family would like to express its gratitude to Yvette Dewhart who cared for Walt and helped give him the long and full life that he was so blessed to have. There will be a memorial service at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church, Savannah, Georgia on Friday, February 3, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. A funeral service will be held at Sandy Springs United Methodist Church, Sandy Springs, Georgia, on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park, Sandy Springs, Georgia. Remembrances: Sandy Springs United Methodist Church, 86 Mount Vernon Highway, Atlanta, Georgia 30328; and Skidaway Island United Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, Georgia 31411 Please share your thoughts about Mr. Ballew and his life at www.gamblefuneralservice.com. Savannah Morning News February 2, 2017 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Jan. 29 to Feb. 2, 2017.

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Bill Evelyn

September 16, 2017

Mr. and Mrs. Walt Ballew were wonderful people, simply wonderful. Fun, sweet and generous. I am blessed to have known them both.

February 2, 2017

My deepest condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one.May the love and compassion of God, be with the family and friends, during and after these difficult times.1 Corinthians 13:8

February 1, 2017

My condolences to the Ballew family for your loss. The God of all comfort promises to restore life back to all of our love ones in the near future. Please take comfort in the scripture found in Isaiah 55:11

W T

February 1, 2017

So sorry to read about your loss. May you and your family find comfort in the following promise. (Hosea 13:14)

February 1, 2017

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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Sent Flowers

February 1, 2017

Offering Deepest Sympathy during your time of sorrow for the loss of your Loved One. May your Treasured Memories shine through your sorrow. ...John 6:40

February 1, 2017

May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time

Charles A Rev.21:4

February 1, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with the Ballew family and friends in your hour of sorrow. May you find peace and comfort in the God of all comfort.

C. R.

January 31, 2017

Please accept my sincerest condolences. May God's promise to be near those that are broken at heart be of comfort and hope to you and your loved ones during this difficult time.

Charles A Rev.21:4

January 31, 2017

I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of your love one Walt. May you find peace and comfort in the God of all comfort.

January 30, 2017

May the God of all comfort guide and strengthen the Ballew family.

Rev. 21:4

January 30, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 30, 2017

Please accept my condolences for the loss of Walt. During this difficult time, may you have the strength of God mentioned at Philipians 4:6,7.

January 30, 2017

My condolences to the Ballew family. May smile, laughs and moments shared, help you to find a measure of comfort during this difficult time.

LB
Ps. 40:1

January 30, 2017

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. -

January 30, 2017

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

January 30, 2017

So sorry to see of your loss. May the God of all comfort be with all affected during this time. (John 5:28, 28)

January 30, 2017

My condolences to the Ballew family and friends. May the God of all comfort strengthen you all during this time. Rom 15:4

January 30, 2017

With Deepest Sympathy To the family.

Seketha

January 30, 2017

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15.

January 30, 2017

May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time

Linwood Kennon

January 30, 2017

There's a hope it's Jesus Christ John 17:1-3.

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