Obituary of Brian Peyton Balch

Brian Peyton Balch, age 61, of Lake Ozark, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, Missouri. Brian was born February 10, 1959 in Enid, Oklahoma. He was the son of Emmet and Evelyn (Brown) Balch. On April 20, 1990, Brian was united in marriage to Mary Catherine Balch. They shared 30 years together at the time of his passing. Brian moved to Canada shortly after birth. He then moved to Fort Worth, Texas. He was a member of Sons of the American Revolution. Brian was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and know that he will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Brian is survived by his wife Mary Catherine Balch of the home; daughter Holly Lynn Balch of Springfield, Missouri; mother Evelyn Louiza Brown of Fort Worth, Texas; sister Lisa Dawn Ward of South Lake, Texas; brother Hezekiah Balch of Keller, Texas; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends. Brian was preceded in death by his father Emmet Hezekiah Balch Jr. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 22, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the Club House at Osage National Golf Course in Lake Ozark, Missouri.