Foy Sadler Ballance Sr. passed away peacefully on September 30, 2014 in Georgia surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in Lowland, NC, but spent the majority of his life in Everglades City, FL. Foy was an Army veteran, where he was stationed in Alaska during the Korean War. He was also a member of the Chokoloskee Church of God.
He did many things in his 83 years of life, from farming to shrimping and crabbing, to driving a truck and working for Gulf Oil. He could shuck oysters as fast as anyone. He was an awesome baseball player, too. Foy touched many lives as a school teacher for Everglades City School where he was also an assistant basketball coach and a bus driver. Foy was definitely "Mr. Fix It" everywhere he went! He had an amazing gift for fixing anything he touched. Everyone knew to call on him. He enjoyed hunting, camping, oystering, traveling, and spending time outdoor with the people he loved. He will be missed by many, but now he is in Heaven rejoicing!
Foy was preceded in death by his wife, Yuvonne Hazel Ballance; his mother and father, Della Sadler Ballance and Joe Ballance; and all five of his siblings Elma, Mamie, Dave Taylor, Joe and Helen.
He is survived by a son, Foy Sadler Ballance Jr. and wife Beverly; a daughter, Katy Ballance Fleming and husband Chris; four grandchildren, Bo Sadler Ballance, Kaney Andrews Ballance, Cayden Elizabeth Fleming, and Carlee Alana Fleming; as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Maxine Combs for giving him special care and love the last few years of his life. He loved you too! Thank you to The Sanctuary of Savannah for all the prayers and visits. We could not have had the strength and comfort without it. Also, thank you to all his family and friends that called, visited, and fed us during his sickness. We love all of you!
A viewing will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2014, with a service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens, 525 111th Avenue North, Naples, FL 34108.
