James F. Ballinger, 78, died on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Greeley County Long Term Care in Tribune. He was born on December 5, 1940 at Protection the son of James M. & Bessie (Ewing) Ballinger. He married Alena R. Diller on November 15, 1963 at Johnson.

James grew up and graduated from high school at Walsh, Colorado. After completing his education he worked for Osteen Electric and farmed with his family before moving to Johnson and working at the Co-op Grocery Store. In 1969 he moved to Tribune and was the Assistant Manager at Gooch’s Foods for the rest of his career. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tribune and formerly belonged to the Archery Club. He enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Brother- Ronald Ballinger & 4 Sisters- Elsie Hammond, Alice Murray, Ilene Herron & Bonnie Jones.

He is survived by his Wife- Alena Ballinger, 2 Daughters- Sloan L. & Kevin Shafer of Tribune and Bridget Rae Ballinger of Hays, Son- James Bart & Jennifer Ballinger of Goddard, Sister- Catherine Dillon of Pueblo, Colorado and 4 Grandchildren- Bryce Shafer, Paige Shafer, Megan Peitz & Taylor Ballinger.

Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM MDT Friday at the First Baptist Church in Tribune with Pastor Shanon Schneider officiating. Burial will be in Greeley County Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Greeley County Long Term Care in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com