Leonard Wayne "Lynn" Ballou

Leonard Wayne “Lynn” Ballou, age 75, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on October 16, 2026. He was born on Christmas Day, 1950, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Sam Ballou, Jr. and Alice Ozell Alford Ballou. 

In addition to his parents, Lynn was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sam and Lela Ballou and his brother Jerry Ballou. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Geneiva Wheeler Ballou; his children, Stephanie Ballou (Emma Mills), Ashlea Stone (Ron), and Winston Ballou (Angela); his cherished grandchildren, Clara Stone and Wynn Ballou; his sisters, Brenda Ballou Keaton, Sherry Ballou Boullion; as well as many loving nieces and nephews. 

A graduate of Isaac Litton High School, Lynn spent his youth playing football, baseball, basketball and running track. He went on to spend a dedicated career as a builder, developer and farmer in the Middle Tennessee area, taking immense pride in helping shape the community he called home. 

A lifelong Tennessee Volunteers sports fan, Lynn rarely missed an opportunity to cheer on his beloved Vols. 

Above all, Lynn lived for his family and truly loved people. Known for his unbounded generosity, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, the people in his life were always his highest priority. His greatest joy was always found in those he loved. Lynn’s kindness, warmth, and enduring spirit leave behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by all who knew him. 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday October 21, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Three Oaks Church, 502 Douglas Bend Rd, Gallatin, TN 37066. Following the visitation, funeral services will be held at Three Oaks Church at 1:00 PM. Burial will take place at Beech Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery at 3216 Long Hollow Pike, Hendersonville, TN 37075.

Arrangements entrusted to Sumner Funeral & Cremation Lakeside, Hendersonville (615)822-4442 www.sumnerfuneral.com