Wardell BallentineWardell Ballentine entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 28, 2016 at the age of 86.He was born on August 17, 1930, to Thomas and Lenora Bridgeforth Ballentine in Pulaski, Tennessee. He was educated in the Pulaski Public School System and graduated in 1942 from J. T. Bridgeforth High School (which was named after his grandfather). Wardell later enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served in Korea and was granted an Honorable Discharge in 1958. In addition to his membership in Kappa Alpha Psi for over fifty years, Wardell served on several boards to include: the Alexandria Coliseum Board and the Alexandria Business and Civic League in which he served as president. Wardell also exemplified longevity of dedication as a devout fan and supporter of Southern University Football. As a result of this dedication, on October 10, 2008, Southern University developed and dedicated the RV Park, thereafter known as Ballentine Plaza, to Wardell and Josie Ballentine. Wardell leaves to cherish his memory his devoted and loving wife of sixty-one years, Josie; his children - Rochelle Machen (James) of New Roads, LA, and Sandra Ballentine Smith of Baton Rouge, LA; his three grandchildren - Claire Williams Bradley (Elton) of Amarillo, TX, Evan Darryl Williams of Venice, CA and Lauren Smith Marrioneaux (Cedric) of Pensacola, FL; and one great granddaughter, Elliana Lovette Bradley. He also leaves to celebrate his legacy a devoted sister-in-law, Dorris Morris Tribbett, cousins John Finch Nelson, (Aida), and Mary Yvonne Bridgeforth Mack (Jerry), as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Lenora Ballentine, and three brothers, J.D. Ballentine, Finch Ballentine, and Thomas Jefferson Ballentine.