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James Lincoln Balay

Posted 2018-01-17 by Judy Wight Branson
Camp Verde Bugle, Camp Verde, Arizona
Saturday, January 13, 2018

James Balay, 83 of Cottonwood, passed away on January 1, 2018. He
was born on April 14, 1934 in Albuquerque, NM to Harold and Geneva
Hays Balay.

James attended Mercedes High School then the University of Texas and
received his BA. He served his country in the Navy during the Korean
War.

James was Vice President of Savings and Loans businesses for 25
years. He also worked as an appraiser and real estate broker in both
Florida and California.

James belonged to Verde Valley Christian Church. He was a private
pilot and enjoyed flying, astronomy and construction.

James was preceded in death by his son Jay Lincoln Balay, his
parents, brother William Balay and sister Nancy Borden. He is
survived by his wife of 45 years Terri Balay of Cottonwood; daughter
Beverly Ann Summerford of TN and granddaughters Samantha Johnston,
Mikayla “Mimi” Wallace and Jessica Wallace.

Services will be held at Verde Valley Christian Church, 406 S. 6th
Street in Cottonwood on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 11 am.

An online guestbook is available to sign at
www.westcottfuneralhome.com

Information provided by survivors.




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