Thomas Balley Obituary
Thomas Dale Balley of Sun City West, AZ, age 80, went home to his heavenly father, his Lord and savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Tom was born in Saginaw, Michigan on may 3, 1943 to the late Francis and Ruth Balley. Tom graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1962. He attended Palm West Community Church in Sun City West, AZ. Tom was employed at Baker Perkins in Saginaw for 20 years and Thompson Ball and Screw (Danaher) for 18 years.
Tom is survived by his wife of 22 years, Carole Ann (Doane) Balley; one daughter, Wendy (Tom) Pattison of Cape Coral, FL; two sons, Don (Erin) Balley of Wyoming, MI and Edward “EJ” (Angela) Balley of Hemlock, MI; 11 grandchildren and one brother, Francis “Bud” (Carole) Balley of Littleton, CO.
At the request of Tom, Cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will take place at a later date.
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