Edsell Ballew

Mr. Edsell Ford Ballew, age 82, of Rome, GA died Friday, December 10, 2010 in a local healthcare center.



Mr. Ballew was born in Blue Ridge, GA on December 21, 1927, the son of the late Vern Ballew and Ella Conley Ballew. Mr. Ballew was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. He enjoyed listening to country music and watching old western movies. In addition to his parents Mr. Ballew was preceded in death by his brothers, Ralph Ballew and Jack Ballew and a sister, Wanda Ballew.



Survivors include his wife, Helen Seabolt Ballew; a son, Eddie Ballew of Rome; two daughters and a son-in-law, Gail Ballew of Rome and Anita and Tim Land of Rome; grandchild, Keith Land and his wife, Leslie of Rome; great-grandchildren, Madison and Jadon Land; brother, Bill Ballew of Blue Ridge, GA, sister, Media Roe of Rome. Several nieces and nephews also survive.



A Celebration of Life service will be held Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. with Dr. Dale Levan officiating. Interment to follow in the Oaknoll Memorial Gardens.



The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:30 P.M. until the funeral hour at the Oaknoll Chapel.



Please join Mr. Ballew�s family in honoring his life by visiting www.jenningsfuneralhome.com to post tributes and share memories.



The Oaknoll Chapel of the McGuire, Jennings and Miller Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements for the funeral of Mr. Edsell Ford Ballew.