Robert A. Ballard Sr.

Robert A. Ballard, Sr. Holt Age 85, passed away August 11, 2009 in Lansing. Robert was born on February 24, 1924 in Magoffin County, KY to Andrew and Louise (Montgomery) Ballard. He was the last of 13 children and grew up in Paris, KY. Robert served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1942-1945 with the Signal Corps. He retired as a master plumber and was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 333 in Lansing. He was also active with the Masonic Lodge in Hubbardston, where he achieved the highest title. Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Ardith Louise (Rogers) Ballard and 11 siblings. He is survived by his sister, Teenie Studor of Covington, KY; four children, Roberta Brown of Medina, OH, Robert A. Ballard, Jr. of Lansing, Franka Bohm of Fowlerville and Lisa Ballard of Dimondale; 6 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. There will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sam Corey Senior Center, 2074 Aurelius Road, Holt MI 48842 or the Hubbardston Masonic Lodge, 260 N. Washington St., Hubbardston, MI 48845.