James Millard 'Jim' Ballinger, 86, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at McPherson Health and Rehab, McPherson. He was born June 23, 1932, in Macksville, the son of Joseph A. and Emma M. (Parks) Ballinger.

Jim graduated from Macksville High School and attended Southwestern College in Winfield. He worked as an electronics technician for Sears for 22 years and then retired from American Salt, where he worked as powder man and hoist operator. Jim loved fishing and spending time on his computer. He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, Hutchinson.

On September 25, 1960, Jim married Clarita I. Blair in Macksville. They shared nearly 58 years of marriage. She survives.  Also surviving are: son, Harold and wife Grace, Hutchinson; brother, Bill and wife Wanda, Ottawa; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, George and Frank.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday, September 7, 2018, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Bones Nay officiating. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.