Armin "Rod" Tuney Ballou age 86 years, 7 months, and 9 days of Stearns, Kentucky passed away at his home. Private graveside services were held on Friday, November 11, 2016 at the Mill Creek Cemetery. He was born March 31, 1930 in Parkers Lake, Kentucky to Frank Ballou and Pearl (Owens) Ballou. Armin retired from the CSX Railway as a conductor and engineer. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Korean War. Armin was also a 60 year Master Mason and member of the Greenwood Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing, and was an excellent marksman. Preceding him in death are his parents, and sisters, Vella Ballou Herman and Juanita Ballou. Mr. Ballou is survived by his wife, Sueann Ballou, and numerous friends. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to the McCreary County Christian Care Center. Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. Armin Ballou.