William Meredith Ballou

Mr. William "Bill" Meredith Ballou age 76, of Creston died on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Watauga Medical Center in Boone. Mr. Ballou was born on June 26, 1934 in Ashe County to William Napoleon and Dorinda Brenigar Ballou. Including his parents Mr. Ballou was preceded in death by one half brother. Mr. Ballou served his country in the US Navy, retiring after 20 years. After his retirement he worked for Levition Manufacturing for 8 years. Bill loved to spend time in the outdoors, and enjoyed singing. He was a member of Mountain View Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Charles McCoy, Rev. Larry Shepherd, Rev. James Henson, and Rev. Tommy Stevens. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Monday, February 28, 2011 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Mr. Ballou is survived by: Wife, Geraldine Ballou; Two Daughters, Deborah Ballou of Richmond, VA, Linda K. Clark of West Jefferson; Four Grandchildren, Emily Colvin, Sarah Colvin, Melissa Shipman, Jason Clark; Great Granddaughter, Madison Kaylynn Shipman; also surviving one niece and one nephew. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Ballou's arrangements.