Classie Ballou, 84, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
Funeral Service: 11AM Wednesday, August 3 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
Visitation: 6 to 8PM Tuesday, August 2 at Lake Shore Funeral Home.
Classie Joseph Ballou, Sr. was born in Elton, Louisiana to Clyde and Beatrice Ballou on August 21st 1937. Classie later moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana were his music career started in 1947. Classie met the love of his life, Mary Mildred and they were married October 28, 1955 and to this union had four boys and one girl. Now Classie and Mary Mildred are united again in Heaven. Classie was a legendary musician who played with artists such as B.B. King, Guitar Gabriel, Ike and Tina Turner, and has opened up for such artists as Redd Foxx, Phyllis Diller and much more. Classie always had a smile on his face and made his fans happy.
This Great Man was called home on July 27, 2022 where he passed away at home with his daughter, Cacean Ballou by his side who took care of both parents who suffered from Alzheimer's and Dementia holding one hand and his grandson, Cam'Ron Ballou holding the other.
Veteran Waco musician Classie Ballou dies at 84
July 28, 2022, Carl Hoover has covered Waco arts and entertainment, and more, for the Tribune-Herald since 1984.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel, 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708 Print Obituary & Condolences