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1995
DIED
2010
Britton Ballard Obituary
Britton is survived by his mother, Gina Ballard-Kuznar, with stepfather, Steve, of Inverness; father, Kevin Ballard, with stepmother, Ruth, also of Inverness; maternal grandparents, Robert C. and Tressie Massengill, of Wilmington, North Carolina; paternal grandparents, Theodore Vernon, and Beverly Ballard, of Merritt Island, FL; stepsisters, Meredith Kuznar, of Fayetteville, NC, Meriah Perry and Tammy Brooks (James), both of Inverness, Cybil Linhart (Danny), of Floral City; stepbrother, Joshua Perry (Tina), of The Villages; uncle, James Ballard (Jennifer), of Alaska; uncle, Darrell Massengill (Sonya), of Cary, NC; aunt, Sheila Baker (Jeff), of Washington, D.C.; aunt, Kimberly Hettinger (Brian), of Merritt Island; and many cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. at the Calvary Chapel Church in Inverness, 960 South U.S. Hwy. 41, Inverness. Interment will follow at Oakridge Cemetery, Inverness. Friends will be received, at Calvary Chapel, from 1 p.m. until time of service at 3 p.m. Fero Funeral Home, Beverly Hills, in charge of arrangements. www.ferofuneralhome.com.
Britton's friends may visit his Facebook account to place messages at www.facebook.com/britton.ballard.
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Memories and Condolences
for Britton Ballard
December 22, 2010
I was very sorry to read about your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the words found at Isa. 33:24 which say that soon no one will say 'I am sick.' You have my deepest sympathies.
Sally & Dennis Pittman
December 11, 2010
Britton was a brave young angel sent to give you 15 years of joy. He has left his mark on the world which will never be the same. Gina, he is with you every day. Take time for you now. He would want that. Love you and praying for you every day.
Candy Kuehner
December 9, 2010
I remember when Britton was brought to College Park not too long after he was born, and watching him grow as he came to visit. Sister Beverly and Pastor were very proud of their grandson, as I know they are proud of the young man he became. He touched many lives in his short time here. May the Lord God bring you peace and comfort in knowing that Britton is now with his Lord and Savior and is pain free. God Bless
December 6, 2010
At the Massengill-Howell Reunion in North Carolina in Oct., we learned of your son, Britt's illness. Bobby shared the heartbreak all the family had endured at that point & ask us for continued prayer for Britt's physical healing, knowing God has unlimited power in Britt's life. We are so very sorry to learn of Brett's death, & PRAY GOD WILL HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS MIGHTY HAND & SHOWER YOU WITH HIS LOVE & PEACE, each & every day of your lives. We have read other online entries, learning just what an amazing young man your son was. Love in Christ, Ira Lee & Judy Howell Dunn (You may remember my dad, John Howell Jr, son of John & Minnie Massengill Howell & cousin of your dad, Bobby.
sherry tillotson
December 5, 2010
Regina you all are in my thoughts and prayers and pray that God will give you peace with all of this!
Sherry Lunsford Tillotson
Marilyn Jeter
December 4, 2010
Britton was an amazing young man..I know that there are no words that I can say to help your pain ..The heartache is so very real and the most difficult in this world for any parent to go through..I will forever and always keep you Gina and the rest of Britton's family in my prayers.Heaven gained the most beautiful soul and you lost the most amazing son ..But he will forever and always live in the memory of your heart and in the heart of all that knew and loved him.. I will never forget his courage and faith..You have to be so very proud and just thankful for the 15 years God did allow you to have this wonderful young man...He was a inspiration to all that knew him..I know in the days ahead you will need God to wrap his loving arms around you .I Pray that his love ,grace and spirit will carry you all through. With Many Prayers for each and everyone of you,Marilyn Jeter
Jane Krellner
December 4, 2010
God answers our prayers, though not always the way we hope. Our prayers continue for you and the whole family. Much love to you all!
Kim Stack
December 4, 2010
Gina,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and always, I am so pleased that I got to make a visit to Britt and you a couple of weeks ago.
Harvey & Astrid Dunn
December 4, 2010
We attended the service yesterday and what a tribute to Britton it was! He touched many lives, brought out the love in others and loved much. Our prayers continue for you.
Jack & Brenda Killoren
December 3, 2010
Our deepest sympothy goes out to "ALL" of Britton's family and friends. May you all find peace and confort you need knowing that Britton is in the loving arms of our Lord and Saviour. May God Bless you all.
Sonya Fortescue
December 3, 2010
Gina and family, It's so hard to know what to say at a time like this.Just know that I ,along with many others are lifting you up in our prayers.Enjoy the memories with family and friends and savor the fact that Britton is healed,no more pain,paralysis,NO MORE CANCER !!!!
Cathy @ Ron Clark
December 3, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Britton is now with God so we hope you take comfort in knowing that.
Annette Phelps
December 3, 2010
Bob, Tressie, Gina and family, Your loss is Heavens gain. Britton is now in the arms of Jesus and rejoicing with the angels. i admire you couarge Gina and I thank you for sharing your year long journey with everyone. Will continue to keep you and your family in prayer.
Vickey Ridgeway
December 3, 2010
You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. I remember playing in the water at the beach with Britton when he was just a young child. He was at the beach with his grandmother and I went with them. Our hope is to go where he is now.
December 3, 2010
Gina, no matter how hard I try, I simply cannot find the words to convey how much I grieve with you for the loss of Britt. I am thankful that I had the opportunity to meet him last year. I saw so much of you in him that it was like looking at the past. Please know that I and many others from Myrtle Beach and around the country are keeping you and the entire family constantly before the Lord. Love and peace to you and yours for the days ahead.
Jerry & Sylvia Slay
December 3, 2010
Dear Gina, Although your day and weeks will be spent in mourning, allow God to soothe your spirit... I didn't when Jeffrey died and wound up being an alcoholic... When people told me he was in a better place, I angrily told them that he was better off with his mother... I spent every Holliday in so much anger and hurt and it lasted for 16 years... Today I understand and am so thankful that he is in Heaven with Jesus, my dad, Bill and my older Bro..
Jeffrey has had a beautiful time in Heaven and I wouldn't deny that for anything... Love you my precious Gina
Debbie Chambers
December 3, 2010
So sorry to your family. I don't know you but, my heart goes out to you with loosing such a young person. So happy he is in the arms of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ.
Linda Bloom
December 3, 2010
You are always in my prayers. One day we will all be together forever, where no one will ever die again. No matter what we face in this world, it's all temporary, and God is good.
Linda Lomas
December 3, 2010
I have been touched deeply as I have followed your postings on Facebook. I share in your sorrow and loss of Britton and am praying that the God of all comfort will fill every void in your hearts.
Mark Grimes
December 3, 2010
Kevin and Gina:
praying that the Holy Spirit will incarnate the Good Shepherd and that Christ will wrap his warm arms around your broken hearts.
Sandy Shipley
December 3, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Britton's family
Robin Williams
December 3, 2010
You are in our prayers today!! I know there are so many emotions right now but I also know you are comforted by the memories of your sweet, sweet boy!! God blessed you with him 15 years ago and you have been such a wonderful, strong, compassionate mom through his illness. You are amazing, Gina, and have been such an inspiration to me and so many others!! God will take care of you! Sending our love, Ray & Robin Williams
Debi Pippin
December 3, 2010
I have a hard time understanding why he had to go to heaven but I know the gates of heaven shine a little brighter now that he is there. Our family will miss him very much. We have many fond memories of Britton from out scouting days with Cub Scout Pack 302. Britton was always entertaining and knew how to make everyone laugh. He was a great person; sincere, kind. loving, and loyal and so much more. If he were a star he would be the brightest one in the universe. So when I look up at the night sky I will always remember he always did his best!
WE love you Gina and Family.
Hugs, love prayers and peace to you
Debi, Bill, Eric and Noah Pippin
Jenese Miller
December 3, 2010
To Gina and all of Britton's family: What a beautiful and precious young man you have been blessed with. Your time of separation, as terrible as it is, will one day be but a distant memory as you share all of eternity with him in Heaven. Our prayers will be unceasing as we lift up each of you and ask God to comfort, strengthen, and hold you as only He can. Our hearts are broken, but our spirits are looking upward...determined to see him again one day soon. In the meantime..God sees every tear. We love you dearly.
Staci Jorgensen
December 3, 2010
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Randy and Nicole Roberts
December 3, 2010
Bob and Tressie,
I'm truly sorry to read of your loss. It's obvious by the number of entries that your grandson impacted a lot of lives. Please know that you are in our prayers.
John Workman
December 3, 2010
My heartfelt condolences to all of Britton's family...may his homegoing celebration today be filled with many wonderful memories and tributes to his life on this earth, and provide comfort and strength to his family and friends who eagerly wait for that soon coming, glorious meeting in the air!! Much love, John
A Rose
December 3, 2010
Prayers for comfort my Friend, Britton fought a brave battle and so have you. You are in my thoughts and Prayers Briton you shine your light so we can follow. Love you My Sweet Gina
Cynthia Burton
December 3, 2010
Gina, we are saddened for your family's loss of Britton. Heaven is so much brighter with the smiles that I have seen from his pictures. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Cynthia, Andrew Burton/Deloris Lombardo
Michelle Clancy
December 3, 2010
May it be comforting to know that Britton is with our Lord and Savior who performed the ultimate miracle of complete healing for your precious son. May Britton's happiness and presence with the Lord bring you peace. With love....
sharon sorrell
December 3, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to your entire family. Britton was and is a great inspriration to Mary and all of us. She spoke highly of him. The smile that he always had was a great comfort to everyone. He is a strong young man who will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
God Bless
Randy and Betty Newsome
December 3, 2010
our hearts were saddened to read of Britton's death..we remember him from our days in the little Hernando church and the Vineyard..may God's great mercy and grace bring you all comfort in this sad time
Mike&Christine Allender
December 3, 2010
Mine and my families prayers are with you and yours. GOD BLESS.
Pati Smith
December 2, 2010
Dear Regina, Steve, Kevin and Family ~ Myself, Teri, Shannon and our entire family extend our deepest sympathy. Britton's strength, determination and faith has been inspirational. May he rest in the love of heavenly peace.
December 2, 2010
This deeply saddens me to hear that we have lost someone so young ,I did not know him but he was one of our Citrus High School kids
Ms.Phyllis of the Food Service Staff
December 2, 2010
The physicians and staff of Suncoast Dermatology extends its deepest sympathies during this difficult time. Know that Britton is always by your side.
Yvonne Baker
December 2, 2010
Regina, may God's Mercy and Love comfort and give you strength at such a difficult time...I am so sorry for your loss...
Patricia De Noma
December 2, 2010
Britton, I miss you. I wish you didn't have to leave so soon.
nora hirsch-souhrada
December 2, 2010
we are so sorry for your loss can not imagine your pain for the loss of such a great boy. i was britton's scoccer coach for one year with my son will. we will always remember him may god bless you all ..
Carolyn Stocks
December 2, 2010
May God bless your family today in time of sarrow God is love and has is loveing arms around you all.Our prayer are with you at this time.The New Taylor singers& sister Carol Blackshear,Ga
Susan Falcone
December 2, 2010
I am both saddened and yet joyful of Britton's life here and new life with the Lord. I will miss his smiling face around the church and the 'bouts' of which team was the best - the Gators or the Seminoles. Britton was a very special young man who is now totally healed in the name of Jesus! We'll see ya soon, Brit. Love you forever.
Carolyn Stocks
December 2, 2010
May God bless your family today in time of sarrow.God is Love and he has his loveing arms around you all.our prayer are with you.The New Taylor singer&sisterCarol Blackshear,Ga
Gay Mahoney
December 2, 2010
Prayers are with your families -
Edward & Linda Hoglund
December 2, 2010
A very special young man by all accounts who was very strong and courageous. Linda and I thank God for his love of Christ Jesus and his wonderful loving family. We will be prayerful in this difficult time of sorrow especially for Pastor Kevin Ballard and Ruth, Pastor Theodore Ballard and Bev, and Brian Hettinger and Kimberly.
Debbie Spinka
December 2, 2010
May God's grace and strength be with you,
Peace, Prayers and Blessings
Anna DiPleco
December 2, 2010
May God place a blanket of peace and serenity over each of you during this difficult time.
December 2, 2010
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
joe and barbara frontel
December 2, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 2, 2010
You have my deepest sympathy. Claudine Maynard (Logan, WV).
Kim THrombley
December 2, 2010
My prayers are with you and your family.
MARK HEATLEY
December 2, 2010
May GOD Be With You All
MARK HEATLEY
December 2, 2010
So Sorry. May GOD Be With You All
Wenona Scott
December 2, 2010
Britton was loved by all and missed deeply by his friends from Inverness Middle and Citrus High. Britton was extra special because my son, Carver Scott and he were friends. My heart aches for his mom as I can not imagine her pain. However, I rejoice that one day we'll get to see Britton again, a healthy Britton with his big smile!
Wenona Scott
Inverness Middle School
Heather & Brian Kenney-Banks
December 2, 2010
Britton will be missed so much. He was one of my "Garbage pal kids" in youth at Vineyard in Hernando. I will also remember his smile and the light he brought into any room he walked into. You will be in my thought and prayers.
Jan Edwards
December 2, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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