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EDWARD BALLOFF Obituary

BALLOFF, EDWARD - a lifelong resident of Campbell County, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, June 7, 2014 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was born April 2, 1920, in LaFollette, TN. He graduated from The McCallie School in Chattanooga in 1937 and Vanderbilt University in 1941. After enlisting in the United States Naval Reserve in 1940, he served his country in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters as a Lieutenant during World War II. After the war, he resumed his education at Vanderbilt University School of Law and received a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1947. Shortly after, Ed returned to LaFollette to join his father and brother, Sam, in the family business, Balloff's Department Stores. They ran the stores in LaFollette, Oak Ridge and Knoxville until their closures by 1988. After retiring from the retail clothing business at age 68, Ed practiced domestic law at Basista, Balloff, Scott and Pollard in Jacksboro, TN, for twenty-six years. He was a member of Heska Amuna Synagogue in Knoxville. Ed was also a civic leader in Campbell County, serving on many boards and organizations: Treasurer of the Campbell County Bar Association; Board member and Past Chairman of Peoples National Bank, which is now Peoples Bank of the South, from 1960 to the present; Board member and Past Chairman of LaFollette Utilities; charter member of LaFollette Community Hospital; and Board member of Knoxville Central YMCA; and Past President of LaFollette County Club. Ed was awarded an Alumni Achievement Award by the McCallie School, and he was honored by the Great Smoky Council of Boy Scouts of America and the LaFollette Chamber of Commerce. In 1984, he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of the Cumberlands (formerly Cumberland College), Williamsburg, KY. Ed was an avid golfer, photographer, railroad enthusiast, an story teller. He was a loyal supporter of Big Orange Basketball, especially during the Ray Mears era. Ed or "Mr. B.", as he was affectionately known in the legal community in Campbell County, was a practicing lawyer until his final days. Except for going to school and to the military, he never left LaFollette, a place he dearly loved. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Esther Balloff; and beloved wife of 57 years, Janet. He is survived and will be deeply missed by his daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Hap Heilman and Carol and Steve Abeles; grandchildren, Apple Martine, Zachary Heilman, Adam Abeles and wife, Christina Bailly, and Emily Abeles; great-grandson, Silas Lashley; brother, Sam Balloff and sister Eve Marigolies; and many counsins, nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of U.T. Medical Center for their extraordinary caregiving. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the University of the Cumberlands, 6191 College Station Drive, Williamsburg, KY 40769. Funeral service 11:30 AM Tuesday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Rabbi Alon Ferency officiating. Interment will follow at New Jewish Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.rosemortuary.com. The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM to 11:30 Am Tuesday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.

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Published by The Aiken Standard from Jun. 8 to Jun. 10, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for EDWARD BALLOFF

26 Entries

July 8, 2014

Lillian Faye Yakel

June 25, 2014

My sincere sympathy and prayers are with the Balloff family. So many have been blessed to have known this fine man. He will be missed.
Brenda Combs Walters

Troy Matthews

June 13, 2014

I wish the entire Balloff family my sincerest sympathies. Ed and Sam were responsible for looking out for my father who grew up in Oak Ridge after my grandfather passed away. They took a fatherless child and showed him love and attention. I am forever grateful for their kindness. My dad never forgot that and always spoke of Ed as the person he learned the most from about work and life. He will be missed. Thank you and God bless Mr. Balloff.

Irene-Ayers Willocks

June 11, 2014

A pleasure getting to know you at NCH. You will be missed.
Take care Carol and Barbara. A 'bug' has been placed in an ear about the new part of the courthouse be named after your dad!

June 10, 2014

Our deepest sympathy and prayers for Mr. Balloff's family. Mr. Balloff was a great inspiration to our town. Ed was a great person and will be missed in Campbell county - Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Kitts

Jo Lobertini

June 10, 2014

A sweet and gentle man, and a wonderful family. Comfort and prayers to the family.

Carolyn Bruce

June 9, 2014

Prayers

Peggy Watson

June 9, 2014

Mr. B was a true gentleman and always there to help others. I could always count on him no matter what. I loved his stories, his jokes, his laugh and his little sayings. Mr. B was a simple man. He was an example for others to follow. Mr. B I will miss you greatly and will always think fondly of our time spent together.

June 9, 2014

You sure will be missed, Mr. B.
Love you,
Shannon, Amanda, Ethan and Nate Cox

Mary and Dr.Tom Pryse

June 9, 2014

Sam,Eve and Family
Ed Balloff was a wonderful person and very much a gentleman with many friends both socially and professionly.We were glad to be among those friends. We know that you have suffered a great loss.We hope you can find some comfort in your many special memories and thoughts of the many happy years you shared.He will be remembered for his contributions to the community and society.Our heartfelt sympathy and thoughts are with you at this time,

June 9, 2014

Ed was a devoted Tennessee basketball fan. I was in the media and he attended every post-game news conference during the DeVoe years. He wasn't an arrogant, pompous fan, just solid person who was in your corner win or lose. He made a positive difference. His impact on LaFollette was significant.

Dennis Prewitt

June 9, 2014

My deepest sympathy and prayers for Mr. Balloff's family. Mr. Balloff was truly a Gentleman. I am almost 30 years younger, but Mr. Balloff always addressed me as Mr. Prewitt

Ken and Ynonne McCarty

June 9, 2014

So sorry. Ed was a great person and will be missed in Campbell county.

June 9, 2014

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. C. HOWARD WHITE

Connie Williams

June 9, 2014

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

James A.H. Bell

June 9, 2014

Ed was a very caring and wonderful person. The world is a bit better because he lived and his kindness to others. Peace to his family and condolances during this time of sorrow over his passing.

Trinette Ward

June 9, 2014

Such a wonderful man. Mr. B you will be missed very much!!

Linda Cotton

June 9, 2014

Heartfelt condolences to Ed's family and friends.

Donnie Kitts

June 9, 2014

It was always a pleasure waiting on you at the bank. You were always pleasant and patient. This is a great loss not only for LaFollette, but for all who loved East Tennessee, Tennessee basketball, and life in general. Mr Balloff celebrated life and he lived it to the fullest. God Bless You Mr. Balloff. Rest in eternal Peace. You will be missed by so many.

June 9, 2014

I agree with all the comments concerning Mr. Ed Balloff. He was always a gentleman when I worked in his retail business here in Lafollette

Janice Stooksbury

June 9, 2014

Such a special person!!!! He was so encouraging to all our young golfers. We will always have great memories! Janice Stooksbury ( Jacksboro ,Tn.)

Jim Rogers

June 8, 2014

Always a pleasure to have coffee with him at office on Saturday and listen to his stories. It was a honor to call him a friend. He loved being an Attorney and serving the people. We will miss him.

June 8, 2014

"And I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden wealth of secret places, in order that you may know that it is I, The Lord, the God of Israel, who calls you by your name". Isaiah 45:3. Mr. B definitely walked in the light, leaving a legacy of how to treat others and how to leave the world better than you found it. He was the perfect example of everything that is good, kind, and right in the world. His Friendship was certainly "a Treasure" in my life. I will deeply miss this cherished friend. Scarlett

Beth Gump RN

June 8, 2014

Such a special man, smart, witty and a pleasure to care for

Julese & Ralph Cepero

June 8, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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