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Michael Ballew
12/08/1962 - 06/29/2023
Michael Ballew
12/08/1962 - 06/29/2023
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John Hillmer
July 20, 2023
As a fellow RockTenn & WestRock employee, I had the privilege of working with Mike in support of his Paper Mill in Louisiana. As a "corporate guy" Mike taught me much about cutting through the red tape and executing, with influence and technical understanding to back it up, like no one I've known. A great man is not great without a strong woman along side him and with that said, I am so very grateful I was able to meet you Deborah. God's peace and love be with you and the family to comfort you in this time of great loss. Mike is free of his pain and with his Lord. Praise God! He was a blessing to all and will be missed greatly.
Stephen Reaves
July 20, 2023
Hated to hear of this. My condolences to the family. I worked with Mike many years ago at Rust. Enjoyed knowing him.
Deborah Ballew
July 4, 2023
He was one of a kind. Extremely smart, business oriented and enjoyed meeting people. He lived his life to the fullest. To know him was to love him. He definitely left his mark in this world. Rest in Peace, your work on earth is done. Love you BIG and will forever miss you. Even though there will be a void in my heart, You will never be forgotten. Until we meet again my love.
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Michael Ancona
July 3, 2023
So sorry for your loss, such a great man, father, friend, grandfather. So honored to have known him for the short time we knew each other.
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