Donald L. Ballenger
Spartanburg, SC
Donald Leo Ballenger, 80, of 2901 East Main Street, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Donald was born in Inman, South Carolina on May 14, 1938, a son of the late Yancy Leo Ballenger and Annie Grace (Easler) Ballenger. He was a retired Master Sergeant with the United States Air Force, having served during the Vietnam War. After retiring from active service, Donald worked for Liberty Life Insurance Company and was also a former electronics department manager for Walmart. He was a member of First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg
Donald is survived by a daughter, Sue Malmberg, of Idaho Falls, Idaho; two sons Eric Ballenger, of Salt Lake City, Utah; Brian Ballenger, of Salt Lake City, Utah; three sisters, Mildred Bishop, of Inman, South Carolina; Guynelle Ballew, of Campobello, South Carolina and Doris Ewell, of Greer, South Carolina. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Brianna Christine Ballenger; Elizabeth Victoria Ballenger; Chance Roy Malmberg and Anthony Le Malmberg.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Ballenger was predeceased by two brothers, James L. Ballenger and Samuel M. Ballenger.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, November 23, 2018, at Seawright Funeral Home in Inman, South Carolina, conducted by Dr. Michael Hamlet. Visitation will immediately follow the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
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