Longtime Columbia pastor and school board member David Ballenger dies

Columbia, MO (KMIZ)

David Phil Ballenger, a lifelong Columbia citizen and pastor of Log Providence Missionary Baptist Church since 1983, died at his home on Oct. 22, according to an obituary by Millard Family Chapels.

In his lifetime, Ballenger served on numerous education and community boards, including the Columbia Board of Education, Board of Columbia Regional Hospital, Board of Children's Hospital and the Board of Directors for the Thompson Center.

He was installed as pastor at Log Providence MBC in 1983 and served in the role until his death.

Ballenger was born in 1947 and attended Douglas School, which was segregated at the time, before transitioning to Jefferson Junior High School and Hickman High School. After graduation from Hickman, Ballenger went to college in Kirksville, after which he worked for IBM in its marketing department for more than 30 years.

Ballenger is survived by his wife Sandra, two children, and seven grandchildren.

Condolences may be left online for the family at www.parkermillard.com.