Tim Ballance

Timothy Ray Ballance, 58, of Black Creek, died Thursday, October 24, 2024. 

A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 11:00 am at Daniels Chapel Free Will Baptist Church followed by a time of visitation and sharing immediately after in the Family Life Center.  A celebration of life will be held at the Wilson Moose Lodge on Friday, November 8th at 6:00 pm. 

He is survived by his wife of 35 years Jennifer Cook Ballance; son, David “Matthew” Ballance (Allie); mother and step-father, Dorothy ‘Dot” Johns (Rick); brothers, Jerry White and David Walston (Louise); nephews, Garrett Walston and Blake Walston; brother-in-law, Steven Cook; niece, Brittany Cook Johnson (Easton, Adalyn & Leslie); sister-in-law, Amy Bissette (Steven); nieces, Cassie Bissette and Kelsey Bissette; uncles, Mel Goodman (Pat) and Cliff Goodman (Joyce); aunts, Marilyn Harpin (Robert) and Faye Infinger (Steven); cousins, Ken Lucas (Karen and daughter, Morgan) and Trent Lucas (Patricia and daughter, Hannah); special friends, Jimmy and Martha Renfrow as well as his lifelong friends which he considered family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Rae Ballance; sister, Kimberly McAlister; “Ma” Lou Ellen Ray (Jerry); father and mother-in-law, Robert “Pop” and Ann Cook; maternal grandmother, Janet Hughes.

Tim worked with The Canvas Shop in Wilson for 34 years. He was a member of the Wilson Loyal Order of Moose where he served on the Board and was the 2024 Moose of the Year. He was a Die-hard Tarheels fan (he bled Carolina Blue). Hobbies include watching NASCAR (said it was better when the Intimidator raced), fishing, and recently started new adventures in camping. 

Tim had an infectious laugh and a quick wit. Tim’s idea of a good time was sitting in his “Man Cave” with friends, which included Matthew and his friends. Tim had a giving heart and didn’t expect anything in return. He will be truly missed but never forgotten. 

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to American Heart Association, 1408 Knollwood Dr NW, Wilson, NC 27896 or Mooseheart, www.mooseheart.org

Arrangements by Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr. N, Wilson, 237-7171; www.wilsonmemorialservice.com