Biography: Jerry Alan Ballinger, age 65, of Little Rock, died Saturday, September 13, 2008. He was born in Jacksonville, Arkansas to the late Claude Lee and Edna Aline Self Ballinger. Jerry was a graduate of Little Rock Central High School in 1961. He was currently employed at Dillard’s as a graphic artist in 4th division advertising. He loved his family, traveling and the Arkansas Razorbacks. He was also a member of Community Church of God in Bryant. He is survived by his wife of forty years, Nola Jean Ballinger of Little Rock, two daughters; Carrie Porter and husband Rick of Little Rock, Jennifer Ballinger of Little Rock, and 2 grandchildren; Lauren and Jack Porter. There will be a funeral service Tuesday at 2pm at the Ruebel Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Reverend Josh Bridges followed by a reception at the funeral home. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 1pm at Old Temperance Hill Cemetery near Bentonville, Arkansas. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Jerry as a fun loving man who would give anyone the shirt off his back. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. I can only hope that with each passing day, things seem a little bit better, but I know there will always seem like there is something missing. Jerry will be known for being an artist who capture the razorbacks a way no one else could. He will for sure be missed and appreciated for they way he touched the people in his life.