Marion, N.C. -J. Hunter Ballew of Chapel Hill died on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at UNC Memorial Hospital.
Born in Nebo, Dr. Ballew began his education at Nebo School, one of just 12 graduates in his senior class.
He attended Pfeiffer College, where he served as student body president. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina, graduating a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Lambda Chi fraternity.
He joined the Navy, achieving the rank of lieutenant after attending OCS in Monterey, Calif. He specialized in meteorology and spent two years stationed at the U.S. Naval Base near Yokosuka, Japan.
A lifelong teacher, Dr. Ballew taught high school in New Orleans and at Longwood College in Virginia before completing his Master's degree and PhD. at UNC.
He dedicated his professional life to education and learning by teaching mathematics in UNC's School of Education for 41 years, founding the University's Math-Science Center, and directing its Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program.
Dr. Ballew published a textbook, "Teaching Children Mathematics," and countless journal articles, but his true passion was inspiring future teachers. Dr. Ballew was a member of University United Methodist Church, an avid Tar Heel basketball fan, a talented tennis player and skier, and was a founding member of the UNC Faculty Club (The Farm).
He will be remembered for his incredible kindness, modesty, even-temper and wonderful, corny sense of humor. Hunter was truly a gentleman and a gentle man.
He was predeceased by his parents, William Jay Ballew and Alice Belle Hunter Ballew, and three brothers, William, John and Robert Ballew.
Born in Nebo, Dr. Ballew began his education at Nebo School, one of just 12 graduates in his senior class.
He attended Pfeiffer College, where he served as student body president. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina, graduating a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Lambda Chi fraternity.
He joined the Navy, achieving the rank of lieutenant after attending OCS in Monterey, Calif. He specialized in meteorology and spent two years stationed at the U.S. Naval Base near Yokosuka, Japan.
A lifelong teacher, Dr. Ballew taught high school in New Orleans and at Longwood College in Virginia before completing his Master's degree and PhD. at UNC.
He dedicated his professional life to education and learning by teaching mathematics in UNC's School of Education for 41 years, founding the University's Math-Science Center, and directing its Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program.
Dr. Ballew published a textbook, "Teaching Children Mathematics," and countless journal articles, but his true passion was inspiring future teachers. Dr. Ballew was a member of University United Methodist Church, an avid Tar Heel basketball fan, a talented tennis player and skier, and was a founding member of the UNC Faculty Club (The Farm).
He will be remembered for his incredible kindness, modesty, even-temper and wonderful, corny sense of humor. Hunter was truly a gentleman and a gentle man.
He was predeceased by his parents, William Jay Ballew and Alice Belle Hunter Ballew, and three brothers, William, John and Robert Ballew.
Marion, N.C. -J. Hunter Ballew of Chapel Hill died on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at UNC Memorial Hospital.
Born in Nebo, Dr. Ballew began his education at Nebo School, one of just 12 graduates in his senior class.
He attended Pfeiffer College, where he served as student body president. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina, graduating a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Lambda Chi fraternity.
He joined the Navy, achieving the rank of lieutenant after attending OCS in Monterey, Calif. He specialized in meteorology and spent two years stationed at the U.S. Naval Base near Yokosuka, Japan.
A lifelong teacher, Dr. Ballew taught high school in New Orleans and at Longwood College in Virginia before completing his Master's degree and PhD. at UNC.
He dedicated his professional life to education and learning by teaching mathematics in UNC's School of Education for 41 years, founding the University's Math-Science Center, and directing its Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program.
Dr. Ballew published a textbook, "Teaching Children Mathematics," and countless journal articles, but his true passion was inspiring future teachers. Dr. Ballew was a member of University United Methodist Church, an avid Tar Heel basketball fan, a talented tennis player and skier, and was a founding member of the UNC Faculty Club (The Farm).
He will be remembered for his incredible kindness, modesty, even-temper and wonderful, corny sense of humor. Hunter was truly a gentleman and a gentle man.
He was predeceased by his parents, William Jay Ballew and Alice Belle Hunter Ballew, and three brothers, William, John and Robert Ballew.
Born in Nebo, Dr. Ballew began his education at Nebo School, one of just 12 graduates in his senior class.
He attended Pfeiffer College, where he served as student body president. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina, graduating a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Lambda Chi fraternity.
He joined the Navy, achieving the rank of lieutenant after attending OCS in Monterey, Calif. He specialized in meteorology and spent two years stationed at the U.S. Naval Base near Yokosuka, Japan.
A lifelong teacher, Dr. Ballew taught high school in New Orleans and at Longwood College in Virginia before completing his Master's degree and PhD. at UNC.
He dedicated his professional life to education and learning by teaching mathematics in UNC's School of Education for 41 years, founding the University's Math-Science Center, and directing its Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program.
Dr. Ballew published a textbook, "Teaching Children Mathematics," and countless journal articles, but his true passion was inspiring future teachers. Dr. Ballew was a member of University United Methodist Church, an avid Tar Heel basketball fan, a talented tennis player and skier, and was a founding member of the UNC Faculty Club (The Farm).
He will be remembered for his incredible kindness, modesty, even-temper and wonderful, corny sense of humor. Hunter was truly a gentleman and a gentle man.
He was predeceased by his parents, William Jay Ballew and Alice Belle Hunter Ballew, and three brothers, William, John and Robert Ballew.
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MAY 1 1931 MAR 11 2010
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