Wayne Edward Ballew, 85, passed from this world peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Friday April 2, 2021. He was born August 16, 1935 in Amarillo, Texas to William Emmett Ballew and Lou Ella (Price) Ballew. Wayne grew up in Amarillo and joined the Army at the age of 18 and served from 1953-1955 of which most of that time was served in Germany. The majority of his working career was spent at Troy’s/Amarillo Linen for over 30 years. In his spare time, he loved to play golf, enjoyed woodburning, and was an avid reader. He loved to read Louis Lamour books.
Wayne is survived in death by a sister, Oddie McDonald and husband Fred (and their
children) of Grandville, Michigan; one son, Bill Ballew and wife Darlene of Bonita Springs, Florida; two daughters, Kerri Williams and husband Robert, and Renee Burd and husband Keith both of Amarillo; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He is greatly missed.