James Lee “Jim” Ballinger
James Lee “Jim” Ballinger, age 75, of 606 Cedar, died on Saturday, November 29, 2014 in his home. He was born on June 21, 1939 in Quincy, IL a son of Marion and Mary (Darnell) Ballinger. Jim married Alice Tournear on January 30, 1966 in Rock Island, IL. She survives.
Jim was a member of the Bethel Assembly of God Church. He attended Quincy High School. He served in the United States Army from 1963 until 1965. He was a member of the Labor Local #919 retiring in 1993. Jim was a hard working man that enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved all types of sports and played baseball in his younger years. Watching John Wayne movies was a favorite pastime of his even going as far as reciting the next line even before they were said. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time outdoors. His passion was fishing, always in search of the one that got away. He was a friend to most he met always quick with a joke and a smile. He never let a cat go hungry, always feeding the ones in need.
In addition to his wife, Alice, he is survived by:
ONE SON: Jeffrey Lee Ballinger and his wife Robin of Quincy
TWO DAUGHTERS: Jennifer and Mike Benjamin, Payson, and Alicia Ballinger of Quincy
THREE GRANDCHILDREN: Chad Ballinger and his wife Amanda of Plainville, Danielle Felker and her husband Curt, and Dalton Davis both of Quincy
TWO STEP GRANDCHILDREN: Jimmy Reid and Kat Reid
THREE GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: Ali and Hunter Ballinger and Dawson Davis
SISTERS-IN-LAW: Barbara Ballinger, Sylvia Sharpe, Sharon Harlan & her husband Larry and Jean Florea and her husband Bill
BROTHER-IN-LAW: Terry Tournear and his wife Patty
Numerous nieces, nephews and other family survive.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, FOUR BROTHERS: Donald, Charles, Marion, Jr. “Buddy”, and Robert, and TWO SISTERS: Viola Roberts and Marjorie Williams, HIS MOTHER & FATHER-IN-LAW: Jim & Inez Tournear, and BROTHER-IN-LAW: Lindell Tournear.
Memorial graveside services will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in Sunset Cemetery with military honors. Memorials are suggested to Unity Point Hospice and Rescued Angels. The Duker and Haugh Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. www.dukerandhaugh.com
Jenny, Robin and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Many prayer’s for you all.
We are so sorry for your loss. Jimmy was a sweetheart, he was the best !
Sorry to hear about Jim, thought of him often, will miss him, may he rest in pease, very good brother in law, always talked with
Jeff, Robin and Family, Sooo sorry for your loss. You and the rest of the family are in our thoughts and prayers. David and Sherri Mayfield
Jenny,
I am so sorry for your loss. In my thoughts and prayers.
Jenny, Jeff, and families, so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Our thoughts are with you. Kathy and Kevin Moore
Alicia, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and prayers are sent your way.
Alice I am so sorry to hear about Jim. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
We are sorry for your loss, it is a loss to our family as well, I have known Jim since I was a little girl, and he treated John and I as much as his own as our own father did. He will be missed as much as he was loved by all who had the honor of knowing him. Always know they are not gone, they watch over us daily, and the friendship and love never fades, its kept in our hearts to guide us daily.