Harold "Bud" Ballinger's Obituary
Harold "Bud" Ballinger, 86, of Vandalia, IL died June 16,
2012. He was born on August 6, 1925, in Casey, IL, to James
and Dessie Ballinger.
Bud chose cremation with private family services at a later
date. Arrangements by Hohlt & File Funeral Home of
Vandalia.
Bud was a retired employee of Marathon Oil Pipeline after
working 46 years.
Surviving are his wife Cassie; daughters Kevin Robertson, Ozark,
MO, Becky Ballinger, Springfield, MO, Carol Erwin, Springfield, MO,
Kelli Davis, Inola, OK and Linda Haynes, Chalmers, IN; 14
grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital.
Ode To An Antique Golfer
You're a Genuine Antique Golfer
And really up to par.
You've putted through the ages,
And hit shots long and far.
And now that you're in heaven,
Tellin' tales of all your fun,
Your fours and fives and sixes
Have turned into 'Holes In One'!
What’s your fondest memory of Harold?
What’s a lesson you learned from Harold?
Share a story where Harold's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Harold you’ll never forget.
How did Harold make you smile?