Dean Rodger Ballinger

Dean Rodger Ballinger, age 73, of New Market, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, June 24, 2024. Dean left his earthly body on the farm he loved and is now celebrating a great reunion. Dean was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved God, family and his many friends and coworkers with excellence. Dean “Papaw” always loved being at all the big life events for his grandchildren, including theater shows, football games, horseback riding, cheerleading and baseball games, to name a few. He has passed down his love for family and farm to his children and grandchildren, who will continue to honor and carry out his legacy. Dean was an active member of Jefferson City Christian Church. He was enjoying his retirement from The H.T. Hackney Co where he served as Chief Operating Officer for 35 years. This retirement rewarded Dean the time to be back on his loved farm full-time. Dean leaves behind an example of hard work and loving people for who they are. All of those who were blessed to know him also know he was the first to roll up his sleeves and lead any task. Dean, Dad and Papaw will be GREATLY missed by those whom he loved and influenced. Dean is preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Haworth Ballinger and Floyd “Bud” Ballinger; and his little sister, Christine Ballinger Woods. Dean is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Vickie K Ballinger; his mother-in-law, Mary Carter; son, Chad Aaron Ballinger and wife Connie; son, John Tyler Ballinger and wife Melissa; son, Johanan Paul Ballinger, granddaughters: Patti Ann and Maggie (Chad), Megan and Julia (John), grandsons, Benjamin and Henry (Chad), sister, Sue and husband Ted Lindsey, sister, Teresa and Husband Newton Day; brother, Melvin Ballinger and wife Laura. They all loved him deeply. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Jefferson City Christian Church Children and Youth Ministries. For more information, please contact the church at 865.475.7555 or info@jeffcitychurch.com. Funeral service 7:00 pm Monday, July 1, 2024, at Jefferson City Christian Church, 1439 Hicks Rd, Jefferson City, TN 37760, with Rev. Bob Emmert and Dr. Greg Lindsey officiating. Interment 10:00 am Tuesday in Ballinger Cemetery, 1925 Fielden Store Road, New Market, TN 37820. The family will receive friends Monday from 5:00 - 7:00 pm prior to the service at the church. Fielden Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ballinger family.

Dean Rodger Ballinger

May 27, 1951 - June 24, 2024