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Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home, Inc.

1315 Gus Thornhill Jr. Drive

East Point, Georgia

Ballard Pettiford Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

PETTIFORD, Ballard Celebration of life for Mr. Ballard Thomas Pettiford of 130 N. Fayette Dr. Fayetteville, Ga. 30214 will be held Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 at 1:00 p.m, from New Macedonia Baptist Church, 7725 Hwy 85 Riverdale, Ga. with Pastor Rev. Gary Anderson officiating. Remains will lie in state from 11:00 A.M. til the hour of service. Visitation services will be held TONIGHT from 7:00 pm. til 8:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home, 1315 Gus Thornhill.Jr. Dr. East Point, Ga. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. He leaves to cherish: wife Lytonia Pettiford; children: Ahmed Holt (Fecelia), Pharod Thomas (Kourtney), Maya and Joshua Pettiford, parents, Floyd and Geneva Pettiford; sisters Clara Martin (Arthur), Klusezeuski Weston, Ziller Marie, Foldenauer (Gregory), grandchildren: Davia Thomas, Trinity Holt, Xarla Holt, mother-ln-law Lillie M. Glass, and a host of other family and friends. The cortege will assemble at the residence at 12:00 noon. Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home, Inc. 404-768-2993-4

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Feb. 26, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Ballard Pettiford

23 Entries

John Pettiford

March 31, 2009

My Prayers to the family.

Alice Wise

March 16, 2009

I offer my sympathy and my prayers to Latonya and the Pettiford Family,

May God continue to strengthen you during your hours of bereavement. Remeber he is just asleep and you will see him again on that great day.He fought a good fight, he finished his course henceforth is laid up for him a great reward. He touch so many lives.

The Pettiford Guys

Angela Hill

March 1, 2009

Cousin,
Thank you for being a part of my life. I will always remember our talks and laughter. I'll think of you even more when I go to Tommy's Wholesale where we saw each other often shopping for deals. Uncle & Auntie I'll continue to check on you as always! May his loving memories and thoughtful words spoken about him comfort your Heart. Cousin R.I.P. Love cousin Angela "Ann" Hill

February 27, 2009

To the Pettiford Family;
May God bless you and comfort you during your time of loss.

Dimettria G. Williams
Family Service Councelor
Forest Lawn Mem. Gardens
College Park Georgia

Gregory&Stephanie Terrell

February 27, 2009

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Twinkle Davis

February 27, 2009

With deepest sympathy my heart goes out to the family. I believe the angels are rejoicing that another soldier has made it home.

Vicki & Earl(chuck) Lane

February 27, 2009

Floyd & Geneva,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family
on the loss of Ballard. We have known your family quite a while and
have known that you are a close
family who have been respected in our neighborhood for years. May you hold the memories of your Son dearly. Ballard was a strong man who loved his family, and you know that he would want all of you to keep moving forward. He is now in peace with no more suffering or pain. His body has been renewed.
May you allow God to come in and bestow peace in your lives during this difficult time.

Shon and Frances Robinson

February 27, 2009

With deepest condolences

DOROTHY MONTFORD- CHOICE

February 27, 2009

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Janice Willis

February 26, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

AMY HEATHINGTON

February 26, 2009

LYTONIA, OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THE BURDEN IS NOT YOURS LATONIA,IT'S THE LORDS'. VEDA, WE KNOW THAT YOU HAVE A CLOSE FAMILY. GOD KNOWS IT TOO. GOD LOVED HIM BEST.

AMY HEATHINGTON AND LINDA TILLER

IRIS RUCKER

February 26, 2009

Whenever anything was going on in Ballard's life,no one knew if it was affecting him in a negative way!! Such a positive person. His love for his mother was there whenever ypu would see them at work!! Geneva, i know that we will be there for you and all of your family because we are also part of the family!!!!
with much LOVE AND SORROW
IRIS RUCKER

Bettye McGhee-Hollis

February 26, 2009

Ballard was one of my fellow co-workers at Ford. He had such a POSITIVE spirit that you could feel it any time you were around him. And always, that great smile! I pray that God keeps the family close in His Arms and continue to strengthen each one of you during this difficult time.

Angelia & Rodney Lee

February 26, 2009

Our prayers and thoughts go out to Lytonia and family. May the comfort of God, family, and friends be your strength now and in the days ahead.

Oliver Wendell Holmes

February 26, 2009

He was and still is my brother in Christ. Our prayers are for your loss and comfort. In Christ's Love

Joe Holmes

February 26, 2009

My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Keep close to GOD and he'll give you all the Strength, Courage and Guidance you need to make it.

Mildred Richardson

February 26, 2009

Lytonia, My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time in your lives. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal.

Angela Holliday

February 26, 2009

To Lytonia & Family.... I am praying for your strength that you will endure and cherish the wonderful moments that you shared together... It was such a pleasure meeting the both of you as we worshiped at Harvest Rain Church Intl' together... I recall the many times that I watched the two of you serve others and share your hearts with smiles on your face... You did a great job serving Ballard in his final days and I pray that with that alone you will find comfort in knowing that you were a great part in him running the race that he was called to. Stay faithful and know that God has your back and when you know that he is backing you... It's All Going To Be Good... No more Pain, No More Stress Just Resting In The Comfort Of Jesus..... I love you all and will continue to lift you in Prayer....!!!

XOXO Angela, Leamon Jr., LeAndrea & Angel Holliday

Beverly Mays

February 26, 2009

May our God of Peace be with you during this time of grief and loss. He is in the loving hands of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Natalie McFadden

February 26, 2009

Ahmad and Fecelia, we are deeply sorry for your loss. It is our prayer that God will strengthen and keep you during this brief period of mourning.
The McFadden Family/Carlton Pointe Estates Neighbors
Donald, Councilmember Natalie & Kevin
[email protected]

Pastor Marva Bledsoe

February 26, 2009

'Tonia, Ahmed, Farod,Maya and Joshua, we celebrate your husband's and father's life. Go forth in God's peace, Jesus' Shalom, and know that Ballard passed into God's presence. God IS A AWESOME GOD AND JESUS IS LORD !!! and yes, YOU DO HAVE THE VICTORY>>>>

Tabitha Floyd

February 26, 2009

Dear Family,
I used to work with Ballard. We called him Tee at work. I always thought of him as intelligent, honest, nice, hardworking, dedicated to his family, committed to the Lord and a great overall guy.
I am deeply sorry for your loss but I know that heaven is shining brightly now that Ballard is there with them. Your loss is Heaven's gain.
May God strengthen and restore you doing this time of loss.

Chanta Collier

February 26, 2009

Our hearts and prayers go out to the family. Ballard touched our hearts and will be missed dearly. We thank God for the opportunity that we had to know him and count him as a wonderful grandfather to Davian. May you be able to rest in the loving arms of God and his son Jesus who will give comfort and loving memories. Please know that we will continue to pray for you all through this time. God Bless you all. Rodney, Chant'a, Terra, Shannon and Taliyah.

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