Frank Ballog, Jr.

Frank H. Ballog, Jr., 82, New Athens, Ohio died Monday, August 24, 2009 at his home. He was born February 27, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri a son of the late Frank H. Sr. and Alma Wagner Ballog. Frank was a member of the New Athens United Methodist Church; a retired employee of Consol having operated the 46B shovel and a dozer operator; a Past Master in 1960 of Flushing Masonic Lodge, #298 F. past Worthy Patron of Freeport O.E.S.; member of New Athens V.F.D.; charter member of the Harrison County Planning Commission; Harrison Local School Board member; volunteer at Franklin Museum; former member of New Athens Village Council and also served as Mayor; and was a veteran having served in the Army during World War II. Frank was preceded in death in addition to his parents, by his wife Carolyn Watson Ballog in 2004. Frank is survived by 2 daughters: Dian (Floyd) Culbertson of New Athens and Ronna (Jim) Conter of Flushing; a son Frank Dennis (Diana) Ballog of Cadiz; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; a sister Marlene (Ken) Workley of Flushing; a brother Ron (Mary) Ballog of Keller, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held Thursday, August 27 from 2-4 and 7-9 at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz. Funeral service will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the New Athens U.M.C. with Rev. Al Hoder officiating. Masonic service will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. followed by Eastern Star service at 6:45 p.m. Burial will be at Longview Cemetery, New Athens, Ohio with full military honors by the Cadiz American Legion Post #34. Memorial Contributions may be made to New Athens V.F.D., c/o Tom Saffell, P.O. Box 65, New Athens, Ohio 43981; New Athens U.M.C., c/o Anna Belle Watson, P.O. Box 67, New Athens, Ohio 43981; or Valley Hospice, 380 Summitt Avenue, Steubenville, Ohio 43952.

Service

Friday, August 28, 2009 11:00 AM
New Athens United Methodist Church
S.R. 519 New Athens 43981, US