Don G. Ballinger, 90 of Liberty passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 12, 2025. He was born on May 19, 1934, in Richmond to Hadley A. Ballinger and Reba A. Kamp Ballinger.

On August 17, 1996, he married Virginia Lilly Harrison at Hanna's Creek in Liberty.

The Ballinger family was one of the founding families of Hanna's Creek Christian Church. Don throughout his years has continued his dedication through the church with serving as the Elder, Trustee, Moderator and just about every other office available. He dedicated his entire life to Hanna's Creek Christian Church.

Don was a faithful member of Gideon's International, the FFA and 4H for many years. For many years Don was a part of an organization called God's Night Crawler, where they were able to take youth that were not able to travel and take them to different places in the United States.

Don helped start up the first little league baseball team in Union County, he continued supporting the league through his sons in the years they played baseball.

Don was a farmer his entire life. You could often find him outside in his garden. Don was a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather. His family could always count on him being there. Don touched many lives in his 90 years of life.

Don is survived by his wife of 29 years, Virginia; his sons, John (Angie) Ballinger, Michael Ballinger, Tim (Julie) Ballinger, Jay Ballinger, Jeff (Rose) Harrison; his daughter, Brenda Harrison; his brother, Earl (Carolyn) Ballinger; sister, Nancy Strouss; grandchildren, Jessica (Jess) Ballinger, Megan (Billy) Oberschlake, Christopher (Sarah) Ballinger, Rachelle Ballinger, Jeff (Carrie) Harrison, Justin (Megan) Harrison, Austin Harrison and Jennifer Harrison; his great grandchildren, Paige, Brendan, Kalynn, Gradyn, Hallee, Barry, Elias, Logan and Everett.

Don was preceded in death by parents, his brother-in-law, Morris Strouss; his sister and his brother-in-law, Betty (Boyd) Brown; the mother of his sons, Kathleen McQuary Ballinger.

Family and friends may visit on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Hanna's Creek Christian Church 2584 E. Kitchel Rd, Liberty, Indiana 47353. The funeral service will begin at 3:00 pm with Pastor Shawn Tipton officiating. Burial will follow in West Point Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hanna's Creek Christian Church, Union County Public Library or Gideons International.