Joshua Ballinger

He earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Paper Science and Engineering from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Josh moved to Dallas at the age of 32 where he met and married Kristen Elaine Cooper-Ballinger. He worked for over 15 years with Owens Corning.

Josh filled a room with his smile and laughter. Josh will be remembered by his witty sense of humor, his love for his family, and his love for the Lord. He is survived by his wife, Kristen; their daughter, Lila (9); and their son, Caleb (7). He is also survived by his parents, Alan and Margaret Ballinger of Peninsula, Ohio; his sister, Ann Ballinger King (Michael) of Hudson, Ohio; Mike and Vickie Cooper (Father and Mother-in-law) of North Richland Hills, Texas; nieces - Trinity, Grace, Eliza; nephew, Colin, and many other family and friends.

Due to restrictions funeral services will take place by invitation only at SCHOEDINGER NOTHEAST, 1051 E Johnstown Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 on Saturday, July 11 at 10:30 am. Burial services will be held at Crown Hill Cemetery in Twinsburg, Ohio at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Josh's memory to Five14 Church, 5744 N Hamilton Road, Columbus, Ohio 43230 or monetary donations can be made through www.mealtrain.com/trains/mn3z7k.