Obituary Notice

Funeral services for Willie Junior Ballenger, age 56 of Graham will be held Monday July 5, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Beason Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Freddie Whitley and Rev. John D. Collins officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery.

Mr. Ballenger is survived by a daughter Leanne Akins of Clay County, his mother Mary Louise Akins of Graham, two sisters, Barbara Jean Whitley and Mary Francis Nolen both of Heflin, one brother, Jimmy Wayne Ballenger of Anniston, a half brother, Jerry Wayne Whitley of Graham, and four step-brothers, Tommy Lee Whitley, Freddie Richard Whitley, Johnny Matthew Whitley and Larry Gene Whitley all of Heflin, also three grandchildren.

Mr. Ballenger was born September 9, 1954 the son of Junior and Mary Louise Hudgins Ballenger.

The family will receive friends at the church on Monday July 5, 2010 from 12 till 2 PM.

Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee in charge of the arrangements. Leave online condolences at www.benefieldfhwedowee.com