Ben Ballew
January 8, 1937 ~ June 26, 2006
Resided in:
Waynesville, NC
Waynesville – Ben Ballew, 69, formerly of Sweeten Creek Road, died Monday, June 26, 2006, at his home in Waynesville.
A native of Yancey County, he was the son of the late Ben Franklin Ballew and Rellie Wilson Ballew and also was preceded in death by two sisters, Irene Warnicker and Margaret Crouse.
He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, a member of the VFW Post #3040, the DAV Post #14 and a retired employee of Progress Energy.
Ben is survived by his wife of 46 years, Glenna Boone Ballew; two daughters, Genene Butler, and her husband Mark, of Virginia Beach, Va. and Denese Ballew of Waynesville; two grandchildren, James Adrian Butler of Skyland and Charles Dean Butler of Virginia Beach; two great grandchildren, Mark Riley Butler and John Devan Butler. Also surviving is a sister, Mary Elizabeth Waycaster of Marion, a brother, Archie H. Ballew of Burnsville and a very special friend, Paula Adams of Waynesville.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Friday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by the Revs. Jay Blankenship and Brian Cornell. Interment will be in the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with military honors provided by the Buncombe County Veterans Council Memorial Team.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 pm Thursday at the funeral home on Long Shoals Road.
Memorials may be made to Haywood Regional Medical Center Hospice, 560 Leroy George Dr., Clyde, NC 28721.
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Denese and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I know mere words can’t soothe the soul during a time such as this, but maybe knowing that you are in other’s thoughts and prayers can give you some comfort.
Ron Morrow (BASF)
Genee, Tonya, Mitchell and I are sorry to heard of your lost. You were blessed with many wonderful years. Sincerely, Joanna S. Worley
Denese and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.
May time take away your pain and allow you to only feel cherished memories of Ben. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Ben’s family, and Denise & Paula. Even though I was unable to attend, I am with you in spirit.
Dear Gleena;
As I regularly drive by your home on Sweeten Creek I had noticed that it was empty and that it was for sale. I don’t normally take the local paper but on Thursday I bought one and found that Ben had died. My sympathy and love go out to you and your family. I will always remember Ben as a dedicated employee and friend. As you probably know I lost my second wife, Lorna in 04. May God give you and your family the strength to move through this difficult period. I know that the Lord will wrap His arms around you and give you peace.
Bo
Granny’
I just heard the bad news my heart went to my stomach.I remember as a child how good you guys were to Me,Nicole and Jeff.I know you will miss Paw but let it stay in your mind that he is not suffering anymore.You shared many years with a very special man.I am truly glad that I had a chance to know Paw. You know I thought of you two as my ‘grandparents’. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Love always,
Jennifer Mcwhirt
I was sorry to hear about Mr. Ballew. Last time I saw you all he seemed so full of life. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care. RLW
Hello Ballew family,
I am sorry for your loss Ben was like a second father to me. I hate that it takes a time like this for people to reconnect.You guys are in my prayers.