LaBra' Michael Ballew

He was born on January 11, 1993 in East Ridge, TN to Michael and Patricia Ballew. In his younger years he wrestled for Central High School and later graduated from Hamilton County Adult High School. Later on, he went on to work at McKee Foods as a Line Leader.

LaBra’ loved to live life in the fast lane. He loved riding motorcycles, fishing, he loved all kinds of music, but especially Pink Floyd. He also played banjo in a local band called the Harrison Highwaters.

LaBra’ was a funny, energetic person who was always willing to lend a helping hand to others, even at an early age. His favorite quote was, “Evil prevails when good men fail to act.” It was evident by his actions how much he cared for others. He was a loving father, son and friend. He will be greatly missed.

His paternal grandparents, Odis and Judy Ballew, maternal grandparents, William Spencer Monds and Louise Ritchie and uncle, Ralph Monds precedes him in death.

Survivors include his parents, Michael and Patricia Ballew, his daughter and princess, Noelani Ballew, brother, Quincy (Jessica) Ballew, sister, Alana Ballew and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 pm on Friday, August 8, 2025 and from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday, August 9, 2025 in the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will follow in the chapel at 1:30 pm with Robert Welch officiating. Interment will be at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.