Cecil Lamar Ballentine, 85, of Hope Hull, Alabama died on May 14, 2020. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Yvonne Ballentine, his parents Roy and Edna Ballentine, brother Lattie Ballentine (Bunk), and niece Merry Beth Dodson. He is survived by his loving family: daughters Kim Pair (Tommy), Kristie Kiernan (Kelly), son Barry Ballentine (Andi), and sister Joyce Shouse; grandchildren Michael Pair (Anna), Rachel Pair, Blake Kiernan (Emily), Kory Kiernan, Beth Loska (Brian) and Zoe Ballentine; great grandchildren Carolina, Amelia, and soon to be Baby Pair, Ansley and Olivia Kiernan, Jacob Loska, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Cecil grew up in Tallassee, Alabama. He attended Business College and upon graduation began a career in the uniform rental service. He became general manager of Dixie Uniform Rental Service and later Capitol Linen and National Linen, where he made many great friends throughout the years. Cecil was a loving, caring, and devoted husband and father who lived a life of great integrity. He never missed a concert, recital, halftime show, football game, wrestling match or performance of any kind if his children were involved. As his children grew and had families of their own, his grandchildren took the forefront. He always made sure they knew how special they were; from picking out the perfect Christmas gift to making sure he hid an Easter egg in his pocket for each one to find. They were his heart. Once his great grandchildren arrived, his days were filled with new joy. You could always find a smile on his face while giving them rides on his golf cart, dropping a fishing line in the water, or just watching them play. As dedicated as he was to his family, he was also dedicated to his community. He was a long time member of Capitol Heights Baptist Church. He served as president of the East Montgomery Exchange Club, as well as president of numerous booster clubs where his children were involved. He always supported his wife Yvonne with all of her various community involvements as well.
A graveside service will be held on May 21, 2020 at 11:00am at Greenwood Serenity Memorial Gardens with Reverend J. Warren Culver officiating. The family would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this time. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice in Cecil's memory. Pallbearers will include Barry Ballentine, Blake Kiernan, Kelly Kiernan, Kory Kiernan, Michael Pair and Tommy Pair.
Online condolences may be shared at: www.leak-mc.com.
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