James Edward Ballew

James Edward Ballew obituary

James Edward Ballew

James Ballew Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Welch Funeral Home from Jul. 16 to Jul. 25, 2025.

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A Life Celebration® funeral service for James Edward Ballew, will be held at 12:00 PM Friday, July 18th, 2025 in Dollahite Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Thursday, July 17th, 2025 in Woodland Hills Mason Creek Baptist Church. James was born on July 14, 1938 in Spring Hill, Texas and died on July 13, 2025 in Longview, Texas. A full obituary will be available online at once it is received from the family.

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July 30, 2025

De Tinkle posted to the memorial.

July 21, 2025

Tom Devon posted to the memorial.

July 16, 2025

Welch Funeral Home posted an obituary.

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De Tinkle

July 30, 2025

Mr. Ballew was one of the sweetest. He was such a hard worker always willing to lend an extra hand or well intended advice. He loved his sweet wife and raised an honorable family leading by example. Anyone that knew him knows he's in the arms of our sweet savior enjoying all Gods promises. I'm going to miss him but assured we will see each other again.

Tom Devon

July 21, 2025

James was a longtime member of the Loblolly Sam's RV club of Longview. My wife Arlene and I met him when he was president of the group over ten years ago. I was struck about how welcoming he was to us as new members and that he was a wonderful Christian man. He was also the State of Texas Chaplain for the Good Sam's organization. He would perform short services during our campouts where he read Bible passages and give short sermons that were so meaningful to helping real life problems. He was a truly caring person. We will miss him greatly. James is now in God's total care and Peace at home. We send our condolences to Betty and James' large loving family. Tom and Arlene Devon

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July 30, 2025

De Tinkle posted to the memorial.

July 21, 2025

Tom Devon posted to the memorial.

July 16, 2025

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