BALLINGER, Robert Lee, 94, of West Chester, OH went to be with his Heavenly Father and was reunited with his wife, of 60 years, Ann (Needham) Ballinger on February 15, 2012 at Hospice of Hamilton. He is also preceded in death by 4 daughters, Phyllis Kinsel, Sandra Hayes, Sarah Stout, and Elaine Brooks, one son, Luther Ballinger, and a grandson, Timothy Wallace. He raised 15 children and was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by 10 children, Marlene Wallace of Trenton, Gordon (Phyllis) Ballinger of Hamilton, Janice McGee of Michigan, Lynn Hamblin of Hamilton, Vicki (Dana) Brown of Arizona, Teresa Riley of Hamilton, Danny (Patti) Ballinger of Hamilton, Laura (Allan) Jones of Hamilton, Mark (Sherry) Ballinger of Hamilton, Nora Shepherd of Hamilton, 46 grandchildren, 108 great grandchildren, 20 great great grandchildren, brother, Ben Ballinger of Hamilton, and sister, Ethel Kimbel of Hamilton. He loved the Cincinnati Reds and the Cincinnati Bengals, most importantly, his love for God. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Hospice of Hamilton.
