FRANKLIN - If his goals were to be remembered for his love for Jesus, love for his wife, Nancy, and for his integrity, James Bryant “Jim” Ballew met and surpassed each of them. He consistently showed his honesty and trustworthiness in all he did.
Born on Oct. 11, 1932, to Bryant and Mabel Pike Ballew, Jim was the youngest of three children with two older, adoring sisters. He had a deep love for family that was evident in the way he cared and provided for them.
Jim thoroughly enjoyed bouncing up and down on his lawn mower as he pondered his golf game and how to improve it. Golf was his “other” life love. He was challenged constantly to correct imperfections and hit “dead center.” He was also a great storyteller, entertaining friends and family.
God took Jim home on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Left with many memories of a life filled with difficult challenges, continuing growth and an abundance of blessings are his wife, Nancy LaVerne Garrett Ballew; grand-children, Melissa Unger (Brian) of Franklin and James Neal of Charlotte; stepdaughter, Lori Londeree of Franklin; great-granddaughters, Bethany and Emilia Unger; niece, Beverly Wing; and nephews, Glen and Stanley Dixon. He was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Ballew, along with his parents and sisters.
A remembrance of Jim’s life will be held April 21, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Franklin. At 12:30 p.m., the family will be mingling in the sanctuary with friends attending the remembrance of Jim. Dr. Robert Brown will officiate. Burial will be at the Rush Cemetery in Otto at approximately 3 p.m.
Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Jim’s family.
Online condolences may be made at moffittfunerals.com.