Kenneth Woodrow 'Woody' Ballenger

Mr. Kenneth Woodrow "Woody" Ballenger, age 71, of 296 N. Hicks Road, Toccoa, GA, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at his residence.



A son of the late Clinton and Clifford Mae Jackson Ballenger, he was born March 30, 1943 in Banks County, GA, having lived most of his life in Stephens County. He retired from Patterson Pump with 31 years of service; he attended Currahee Baptist Church and was an excellent automotive mechanic. He was preceded in death by a sister, Faye Maney and a brother, Paul Ballenger, Sr.



Survivors include his wife Margaret Waldon Ballenger of the home, 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Keith & Danielle Ballenger of LaGrange, GA, Mike & Renee Ballenger of Eastanollee, Steve & Stacy Ballenger of Carnesville, GA, 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, brother, Ralph Ballenger of Carnesville, GA



Funeral services will be 2 PM Saturday at the Hillcrest Chapel of the Acree-Davis Funeral Home with The Reverend Dennis Ledford officiating. The family is at the home on N. Hicks Road and will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 6-8 PM and on Saturday from noon until the service hour. Online condolences may be made by viewing our website. www.acree-davisfh.com



The following sons and grandsons will serve as pallbearers, Keith Ballenger, Mike Ballenger, Steve Ballenger, Kenny Ballenger, Brandon Ballenger and Robert Hewitt.



Interment will be in the Stephens Memorial Gardens with The Reverend Scott Westmoreland officiating. Acree-Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. "Woody" Ballenger.