Bobby Ballinger Jr.

Bobby in January of 2019

### Siblings

Lydia Ballinger, Asa Ballinger, Shiloh Ballinger, Titus Ballinger, Millie Ballinger, Phoebe Ballinger, Polly Ballinger

### Children

Harper Ballinger, Marlie Ballinger, Bear Ballinger, Sawyer Ballinger

Robert "Bobby" Alan Ballinger, Jr. is the son of Bob Ballinger and the stepson of Jessica Ballinger. He is the older brother of Lydia, Asa, Shiloh, Titus, Millie, Phoebe, and Polly Ballinger. He is the husband of Meagan Ballinger. He is the father of Harper, Marlie, Bear and Sawyer Ballinger.

## Early Life

    Robert "Bobby" Alan Ballinger, Jr. was born on February 5, 1994, to Robert Ballinger and Shelby Behn. He was the couple's first and only child together. After Robert's marriage to Jessica Thomas, they went on to have seven children after him, though he is generally included in the family lineup.

Bobby was homeschooled growing up. Not much else is known about his childhood.

## Family

### Engagement and Wedding

In July of 2015, Bobby proposed to Meagan Forsyth.

Bobby married Meagan Forsyth on November 14, 2015, at Grace Baptist Church in Rogers, AR.

### Fatherhood

On August 3, 2016, Bobby announced he and his wife were expecting their first child.

At 10:45 pm on March 28, 2017, Bobby's first daughter, Harper Lynn Ballinger, was born. She weighed 8 pounds and 13 ounces.

On March 8, 2018, Bobby's father publicly announced that Bobby and Meagan were expecting their second child. Based on the photo, Meagan was 14 weeks into her pregnancy. At 10:27 am on September 9, 2018, Bobby's second daughter, Marlie Denise Ballinger, was born. She weighed 8 pounds and six ounces.

Bobby's third child, and first son, Robert "Bear" Ballinger III, was born on July 9th, 2020.

Bobby's fourth child, Sawyer James Ballinger, was born September 21, 2022

## Career

### Real Estate Career

In 2013, Bobby became a real estate agent for United Country Little Switzerland Realty, Inc. He left this job for unknown reasons in 2015.

### Political Career

On August 13, 2013, Bobby was elected chairman of the Young Republicans of Carroll County. He served in this position until December 31, 2014.

On January 6, 2015, Bobby began working as a field representative for US Representative Bruce Westerman.

## Wedding Involvement

* best man: his brother-in-law Austin Forsyth's wedding to Joy Duggar (5/26/17)

*profile photo credit*

## References

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7. ↑ https://imgur.com/a/6wGq9Zi
8. ↑ https://www.legistorm.com/person/Robert\_Alan\_Ballinger\_Jr\_/230627.html
9. ↑ https://www.tlc.com/tv-shows/counting-on/full-episodes/joys-wedding