Meet Michael Balka and Kristy Balka, parents of Bring up Bates Kelton Balka. Many reality TV viewers now know that Kristy passed away a decade ago. Was his father remarried? Who are Kelton’s other siblings?
Along with these questions, we provide you with details about Michael and Kristy’s age, job, and more.
Who are Kelton Balka’s parents?
Kelton Balka, a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, is the son of the late Michael Balka and Kristy Balka. Born on July 4, 1995, he is now 28 years old. He is the couple’s first child and they have had four more children since him. His family moved to Tennessee from South Carolina.
Kelton has stated on LinkedIn that he has been the president of Tennessee Standard LLC since January 2020. Prior to that, he served as the Director of Business Development for The Plumbing Authority.
Kelton is married to his wife, Josie Balka. They met in the summer of 2014, at a piano recital where both Josie and Kelton’s sister were performing. But it wasn’t until the summer of 2015 that they had their first extended conversation and exchanged phone numbers. As shared in the Bringing Up Bates episode, Josie later called off the relationship after her parents expressed that they believed she was too young.
“I was devastated,” Kelton said. “I had never met a girl like Josie, and I couldn’t understand what God was doing or why Josie would end what she had just started.”
They started dating in January 2018 and got engaged on June 19 of the same year. They have been happily married since October 5, 2018. The wedding ceremony was officiated by Josie’s father, Gil Bates.
Kelton and Josie then revealed on February 13, 2019, that they were expecting their first child, due in July. They announced that the child would be a girl on March 28, 2019, and that she would be called Willow Kristy Balka. In Knoxville, Tennessee, Willow Kristy Balka was born at 2:23 a.m. on July 19, 2019.
The willow is 19 inches long and weighs 6 pounds, 10 ounces. Raising Bates The episode “First Time for Everything” has a segment about her birthday.
On September 9, 2020, Josie announced that she and Kelton were expecting their second child, due in March 2021. On August 25, 2020, they learned that they had lost the baby during their most recent ultrasound.
Furthermore, Kelton and Josie announced that they are expecting their second child, due in June 2021, on January 5, 2021. They announced that the child will be a girl on February 18, 2021, and she will be called Hazel Sloane Balka. On June 14, 2021, Hazel Sloane Balka was born at Tennova North Birthing Center in Powell, Tennessee. She was 18 inches long and weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces.
Hazel was admitted to the NICU at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital shortly after birth due to a blood issue that caused Josie and Hazel’s blood to clash. The NICU discharged her on June 21, 2021.
Furthermore, on August 14, 2023, Kelton and Josie revealed that they are expecting their third child, due in early March 2024.
Meet Michael Balka, Kelton Balka’s father
Michael Balka is Kelton Balka’s father. Michael’s Facebook states that he works as a Programmer/Consultant at System Solutions which he owns. He was previously a Financial Systems Manager at Amnex in 1999.
Additionally, Michael worked for Greater Auction Group as Director of Financial Systems from 1993 to 1996. Prior to that, he served as a Corporate Financial Analyst at Electronic Data Systems (EDS) from 1991 to 1993.
Michael graduated from Lake Highlands High School and Baylor University.
Born in December 1966, Michael is 56 years old. He is the son of the late Herman Balka and Willie Mae Balka. Herman served in the Marine Corps for three years during World War II. He was a great Christian leader and soul winner for Christ. His parents were married for 62 years until his father passed away.
Michael’s mother died on May 7, 2011 at the age of 84.
Michael also has an older sister named Renee Balka.
Meet Kristy Balka, Kelton Balka’s Mom
Kristy Balka is Kelton Balka’s late mother. According to her obituary, Kristy graduated from Pensacola Christian College. Additionally, she was a homeschooling mother and a member of Faith Baptist Church.
Kristy was born to Jerry K. Dotson, Jr. and Norma G. Dotson of Travelers Rest on March 2, 1970 in Hendersonville, North Carolina. At her death on April 14, 2009, she was survived by her sister, Kim Davies; a brother, Bryan Dotson; her paternal grandmother, Inez Dotson; and her maternal grandmother, Beatrice Caudle.
Kristy died of postpartum hemorrhage at the age of 39.
Related FAQs
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How long were Kelton Balka’s parents married?
Kelton Balka’s parents have been married for over a decade and a half.
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Kelton Balka’s father Michael Balka is remarried?
No, Kelton Balka’s father, Michael Balka, is not remarried. He stated on Facebook that he has been a widower since 2009.
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How many children do Kelton Balka’s parents have?
In addition to Kelton, Michael and Kristy have four other children; two daughters, Ariana and Kierstin Balka, and two sons, Grant and Carson Balka.
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Where are Kelton Balka’s parents from?
Kelton Balka’s father, Michael, is from Dallas, Texas, and his mother, Kristy, is from South Carolina.