HJR188
191514-1
By Representative Sanderford
RFD: Rules
First Read: 13-FEB-18
191514-1:n:02/12/2018:AR/ar LSA2018-790
MOURNING THE DEATH OF JAMES VILLARD BALCH.
WHEREAS, it is with profound sorrow that we note the
death on January 25, 2018, of Mr. James Villard Balch of
Huntsville, Alabama, at the age of 81 years, and
WHEREAS, his passing leaves a void in the lives of
his loving family, many friends, and the entire community,
where he was highly regarded; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Balch was born on October 12, 1936, to
Robert Villard Balch and Goldie Clayton Balch of Lexington
Alabama; and
WHEREAS, a 1955 graduate of Lexington High School,
he attended Florence State Teachers College, which is now the
University of North Alabama; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Balch established Bob Wallace Appliance
Service, Inc., in 1978, and Wallace Appliance Sales,
Incorporated in 1982; and
WHEREAS, a faithful member of Covenant Presbyterian
Church, Mr. Balch served as Deacon, Elder, and member of the
Geezers for God Bible Study Group; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Balch's professional affiliations
included the Metropolitan Kiwanis Club of Huntsville, where he
was awarded the J. Mercer Barnett Fellow Award and the Hixon
Fellow Award; he was avtive in local, state and national
politics and served on the Madison County Republican Executive
Committee and the State of Alabama Republican Executive
Committee; and
WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his brothers,
Doyce Wendell Balch and Ralph Allen Balch; and sister, Frances
Louise Williams; and
WHEREAS, survivors include his beloved wife of 60
years, Jeanette Haygood Balch; son, James Wade Balch;
grandson, Ryan Dee Balch (Amanda); granddaughter, Erin Ann
Balch Wasson (Christopher); great-granddaughter, Brielle
Makenna Wasson; brothers, Ray Balch (Susan), and Anthony
Balch; sisters, Zelma Lee Hayes, Marcie Thalia Bullock
(Orris), Ruth Mashburn, Carole Riddle (Frankie), and Melinda
Gail McGee (Larry); and a host of nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, although his preceded will be greatly
missed, the memory of Mr. Balch will be cherished in the
hearts of all who knew and loved him; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH
HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That the death of Mr. James Villard
Balch is recorded with deep sadness, and this resolution is
offered in tribute to his life and with heartfelt sympathy to
his family, whose grief is shared by many.
Howard Sanderford