Obituary of Michael Andrew Ballou

Michael Andrew Ballou, 54, of Fairmont, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at the Genesis Tygart Center at Fairmont. He was born June 25, 1962 in New Brunswick, NJ a son of Robert F. and Marilyn Ball Ballou. Michael was graduate of Rivesville High School. He was a veteran with the United States Navy. Michael was a former employee with the Times West Virginia Newspaper having worked in the sorting department. He loved railroading and reading about trains, as well as walking and being around family and friends. Michael was a past volunteer for the Baxter Volunteer Fire Department. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Patricia Ransford of Fredricksburg, VA; his niece Veronica Ransford and a nephew Justin Knight. The family has entrusted Ford Funeral Home, 201 Columbia Street, Fairmont, with the cremation services. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2016, at the Marion Independent Baptist Church, 412 Main Street, Rivesville, WV 26588, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Bill Toothman officiating. Private committal services will be held for the family at a later date. Online condolences may be made to www.fordfuneralhomes.com.