William Bradford Ballinger Jr.

Funeral services honoring William Bradford "Bill" Ballinger Jr. will be held at 10:00 A.M. on April 17, 2025, at Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home located at 512 N Ridgeway Dr, Cleburne, TX 76033. There will be a time of visitation from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. on April 16, 2025, at the same location. 

William Bradford Ballinger Jr., born on December 28, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on April 10, 2025, in Joshua, Texas. He left this world as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, remembered fondly by those whose lives he touched.

He was known for his organized nature, meticulously documenting his life in a Franklin Planner for many years.  An extrovert at heart, he never met a stranger and was always ready to engage in meaningful conversations, bringing warmth and camaraderie everywhere he went.

After dedicating years of service to the United States Navy, William continued to serve others through mission work in Thailand and during Hurricane Katrina. His commitment to aiding and uplifting those in need illustrated his profound sense of duty and compassion.

Williams is survived by his devoted wife of 40 years, Nelta Ballinger; children, Alan Michael Ballinger and his wife Jennifer, Linda Burns and her husband Clay, and Darrell Stanley and his wife Toni. He was a proud grandfather to Travis Ballinger, Cody Stanley and his wife Sasha, Spencer Seay and his wife Lauren, Roxanna Rogers and her husband Marty, Kasi Wallace and her husband Tanner, and Ryan Stanley; seven great-grandchildren and one on the way, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Ballinger Sr. and Maedelle Arnold, and daughter, Angie Stanley.

William Bradford Ballinger Jr.'s legacy will live on in the hearts of many, a testament to a life well-lived, filled with love, service, and connection.