Services for Bryant Christopher Ballew will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026, in the Chapel of Peck Funeral Home in Hartselle, with Pastor Rick Laster officiating and eulogy given by Pastor Josh Ballew. Burial will follow at Hartselle Memory Gardens with Peck Funeral Home directing.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to shortly before the time of services Thursday at the funeral home.
Our Bryant passed away from this earth April 11, 2026, he is now walking the streets of Heaven.
Bryant was the epitome of an “All-American Boy”. He was a baseball throwing, paintball shooting, motorcross riding, hunting & fishing, pickleball obsessed stud. When Bryant found something he loved, he went all in, full dedication. He wanted to be the best and he had to have the best. Bryant had big aspirations, he was going to be a successful entrepreneur or a welder. He couldn’t wait to customize his own truck. If you knew Bryant, you know that truck was going to be top of the line, with all the bells and whistles. He was not afraid of hard work; he had already started his pressure washing business at the age of 13. We have no doubt that he would have achieved all of his dreams and more.
Bryant was kind and tender-hearted. He loved hard. He was a proud big brother and did the job well. He was a built-in best friend for his stepbrother Hunter, they loved keeping the roads hot any chance they got. He was the most respectful grandson and was always up for a road trip with his Nana or a day on the job site with his Pawpaw Chris. He was a fun-loving nephew, he was always ready for a good time and wasn’t afraid to try new things. He was the best friend anyone could ask for. He was a Coach’s dream, always willing to put in the extra practice. He was the sweet student that all teachers hoped for. Most importantly, he was the perfect son.
Though Bryant’s time here on this side of Heaven was far too short, his laughter will live on in the hearts of all who loved him.
Bryant was preceded in death by his Paternal Great-Grandparents, Neal and Phyllis NeSmith, Carl and Avery Nell Holt; Maternal Great Grandfather, Lynn Hagood.
Bryant was joined in death by his devoted mother, Ashley Dawn Hagood and his precious little sister Bryleigh Grace Pledger.
Bryant is survived by his loving father and stepmother, Josh and Candice Ballew; brothers, Bentley Pledger, Grayson Ballew and Hunter Light; Sister, Brynleigh Nell Pledger; Grandparents, Diane NeSmith, Chris Hagood, Jimmie Ballew (Robin); Great Grandmother, Marie Hagood; Aunts, Jennifer Ballew, Bella Hagood, Savannah Hagood; Uncles, Trevor Hagood, “Unc” Jeff Ballew (Lindsey), Cousins; Caitlin Byrams (Hunter), Jacob Stanley, Sina Ballew; and last but definitely not least, the best group of friends that a little boy could every wish for.
Pallbearers will be “Unc” Jeff Ballew, Jacob Stanley, Hunter Light, Karson Andrews, Layton James, Zach McCain
Honorary Pallbearers will be Charlie Newsom, River Montgomery
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
