Joseph Ballanger (1956-2006)

BALLANGER, DAVISON, SPAUR, MCGRANN, EWING, LEACH

Posted By: Nevada Journal
Date: 1/12/2007 at 20:22:00

NEVADA JOURNAL, Nevada, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, January 11, 2007.

Joseph "Joe" Elliot Ballanger, age 50, of Allerton, Iowa, died Friday, December 29, 2006 at Kalona, Iowa. He was born the son of John Earl and Bethel Alice (Davison) Ballanger on May 16, 1956 in Jacksonville, North Carolina. He received his education in the Moulton-Udell Community Schools in Moulton, Iowa.

On December 22, 1990, Joe was united in marriage to Jeanne Spaur in Albia, Iowa. They have three daughters; Laura Tiane, Elizabeth Sarah Jean, and Mariah Marie Ballanger. The marriage ended on March 2, 2002. On December 30, 2005, Joe was united in marriage to Georgia McGrann in Centerville, Iowa. They have one son, Bobby Joe McGrann.

Joe had been a long haul truck driver for over 30 years and most recently drove for Ruan Transportation out of Milan, Missouri. Joe loved his children more than words could ever express. He enjoyed watching wrestling, was well known for his jerky making skills, and was almost always joking and laughing.

He was preceded in death by his father John Earl Ballanger, on July 23, 2002, and an infant sister, Mary Alice Ballanger.

Joe is survived by his wife, Georgia Ballanger of Allerton, Iowa; his mother, Bethel Ballanger of Coatsville, Missouri; son, Bobby Joe McGrann of Allerton, Iowa; daughters Laura, Elizabeth, and Mariah Ballanger of Nevada, Iowa; step- daughters Sarah and Becky Ewing of Allerton, Iowa; brothers John Ballanger, Jr of Coatsville, Missouri, Jeff Ballanger of Moulton, Iowa, James Ballanger of Moravia, Iowa, and Jay Ballanger of Kirksville, Missouri; sister Linda S. Leach of Livonia, Missouri; several Aunts and Uncles, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 3, 2006 at 10 am at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Centerville, Iowa with Rev. Steve Houser officiating. Burial followed at the Sunset View Cemetery north of Moulton, Iowa and the family will greet friends and family at the Crosslines Center in Moulton, Iowa following the services. Memorials can be made to the family and may be left at or mailed to the Schmidt Family Funeral Home at 501 North 18th Street in Centerville, Iowa 52544.

Condolences for Laura, Elizabeth, and Mariah Ballanger may be sent in care of Carl Spaur, 1855 695th Ave, Albia, Iowa 52531.

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