Robert Eugene Ballinger

Robert Eugene Ballinger, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on December 14, 2024. He was born to the late Robert Fay and Jean Viola (Huntsman) Ballinger in November of 1944 in Richwood, Ohio. In 1962, he married his beloved wife, Joyce Ann (Wood) Ballinger, and they went on to have many children together. He worked at Tecumseh for 21 years, showing a devout work ethic. Robert was a modest man that was not flashy, it was often said that if he was a millionaire, no one would know. He loved the outdoors and took pleasure in camping in Logan, Ohio, visiting Tennessee, riding motorcycles, and watching his kids and grandkids race motorcross. There were a few sports teams that he enjoyed, mainly the Cleveland Browns, the OSU Buckeyes, and Cleveland Indians. He could also be seen watching Fox News frequently.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jean, his two sisters, Linda Fergeson and Debra Ball, and his daughter, Karen (Alan) Hughes.

Robert leaves behind his wife, Joyce Ballinger, his two sisters, Teresa Philips and Nancy (Chris) Stewart, his three brothers, Tom (Debby), Danny “Pete”, and William “Billy” Ballinger, his children, Kathy (Roger) Roberts, Kenny (Darcy) Ballinger, Robert (Lori) Ballinger, Shelly (Ron) Seckel, Kelly (Chris) Kightlinger, and Issac Rebeel, his 12 grandchildren, and his 14 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Marion Humane Society. The Boyd Funeral Home is honored to care for the Ballinger family in their time of need.

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