Thomas Balliet

Gayle and Family
I´m so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love always. Loriann Lemly Dove

I would like to honor Tom Balliet, a cherished member of our Cary Lifetime pickleball community. His presence, warmth, and unwavering sportsmanship will be deeply missed. Tom was a true ambassador of the game.

Wanda and I are deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

The Balliet family is in our prayers. I am sorry for the loss of your family-beloved Thomas.

My deepest sympathy. I am praying for your family.

We met, butted heads
Gelled as a Freshman Team- Undefeated
Planned with Tom the best pledge raid ever
Joined the Delta Sig Fraternity
Due to injury, had to leave the game, and became a coach
We graduated, went different paths, and stayed close
Had families and children
Kids became friends, even at App State
You retired, became my literary mentor
Jesus called, Gayle informed me
My Brother - talk to me
Show me some signs!

I am heartbroken hearing this... Not many humans better than Tom... Rest peacefully my friend... God bless you, Gayle and all...

Gayle and Family, Eric and I are so sorry to hear about Tom´s passing. We loved seeing you and Tom on the pickleball court, especially when your grandchildren joined you all. It filled our hearts with joy that you were passing along your love of sport. The friendship and love the two of you shared was such a gift. May your heart be filled with the many joyful memories of your years together.

Gayle,
Drew and I were saddened to hear of Tom´s passing. We only knew him for a short time but will always remember playing pickleball with him. He will be missed. Sending our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Drew and Cindi Daly

Tom was my manager when we were at Xerox. We are very fortunate, if we meet at least one special individual who represents who we would like to be. Tom was that special person. He was an excellent manager and was sorely missed when he left for HP. We enjoyed traveling together talking sports, families and friends. I am so very sorry for your loss. I cannot say enough about how special an individual he was.

Fred Goins

Tom was my manager for a period of time at Xerox. In your lifetime, you are very fortunate if you meet at least one special person. Tom was one of those people. He was a kind, gentle, even tempered, and just an overall great person. We were all sad at Xerox when he left for HP, but we knew he would be a great success. I am extremely sorry for your loss, as I know because of who he was, he will be a great loss to your family.

Sincerely,

Fred Goins

Sending our deepest Sympathy to the bereave family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace

I was so sad to hear about Tom. I will miss my friend, such a fierce competitor on the Pickleball court. Gayle, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers right now.

Our last golf outing, of which there were many over the years. Tom and I always battled over being the worst player, but he was always the best of friends.

Gayle, we were so saddened to hear of Tom's passing. We shared many fun games of pickleball together, and we will always remember his warm smile, good humor, and kind spirit on and off the court. Tom made the game more enjoyable just by being there.

Our hearts go out to your family and loved ones during this difficult time. May the happy memories bring you comfort.

So sorry to hear about Tom´s passing. He was a friend and he will be missed.

Dearest Gayle and family,

Our deepest heartfelt condolences. Even though the last time we saw you and Tom was when we lived in Basel, Switzerland, we've always felt in touch through updates on FB. We're so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and strength with your beautiful family.

Love, Grace and Anders

I was so saddened to hear of Tom´s passing. I will miss seeing him. We are thinking of all the family during this time.

Gayle and Family,
So many wonderful memories of the times the Dennis' spent with the Balliet's!
Remember the time you all trounced us in a Thanksgiving family football game. No one could cover Tom! We will all miss him!
Love to all,
David, Leanne, Mike, Joe and Sam

I´m sorry to hear this sad news. I will always remember him on the pickleball courts. Such a nice guy and fun to play with.

So sorry for your loss Gayle. I always enjoyed sharing a laugh with Tom at Lifetime Club Pickelball. He will be very much missed. God Bless his memory.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Gayle, I am so sorry to learn of Tom´s unfortunate and unexpected passing. I´m sending my love, and praying for God to grant you the strength and courage you need during this most challenging and difficult time of your life. May the peace of our Heavenly Father comfort you and all of your family.
Sincerely,
Nita Raines Adams

Gayle, we were shocked and so sad when we heard of Tom's passing. We always looked forward to our "Zoom" meetings every month with Tom, Dave and John. We will miss him dearly and our meetings won't be the same without him. Barbara and I want to convey our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We will keep the Balliet family in our thoughts and prayers.

Terry and Barbara Gill

Really missing you, old roomie. Via Con Dios, my friend.

Tom and I worked together at Xerox early in his career. He was very successful. For a large stature man and football player, he was soft spoken Fortunately I sat next to Tom and Gayle at a Xerox get together last year where we had a chance to catch up.
God bless Tom `s family. I wish he had more of an opportunity to enjoy retirement. Dean Lamont

This is shocking news and I am so sorry. Tom and I had similar paths with IT sales for major computer companies over nearly 40 years. He was well respected, honest to a fault and happy customers were his #1 priority. He will be sorely missed.