Photo courtesy of McKneely Funeral Home - Amite
Aug 28, 1924 - Jul 7, 2018
Betty, Cheryl ,Michael and families. So sorry to hear of Uncle Van Earls passing.
Maudi Ballard Le Blanc
July 11, 2018 | Nashville, TN | Family
Cheryl, please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Kathy wall Stafford
July 10, 2018 | Kentwood, LA | Friend
Dr. Ballard and family,
My heart breaks for you at this time. When I lost my dad, I lost my best friend.
I know your pain. You will be in my thoughts and prayers sent your way.
Amanda
Amanda Hendrickson-Montgomery
July 09, 2018 | Laurel, MS | Friend
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ryan, Tara, Jacob & Riley Urban
July 09, 2018 | Friend
Betty and family...very saddened to hear of Mr. Van Earl's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Glenda Sharkey
July 09, 2018 | Hammond, LA | Friend
May God bless you all. We will be paying for God to bless all of you through this difficult time.
Dannie & Iris Walker
July 09, 2018 | Amite, LA | Friend
My condolences to the family and friends. Please find peace and comfort in knowing God cares for your family and is there to help you in your difficult time. Psalms 94:19 " When anxieties overwhelmed me,you comforted and soothed me".
Lisa
July 09, 2018
DearCheryl and Family's I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad I pray God will wrap his loving arms around the family's AsYou all bid him good by May you find comfort in the days ahead bless you and your familys
Wilhelemina Shaffett
July 09, 2018 | Hammond, LA | Friend
God be with you Betty and family
Linda Brocato
July 08, 2018 | Amite, LA | Friend
A resident of the Mount Nebo Community passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. He was born August 28, 1924 in Amite and was 93 years of age. He was a WWII Veteran of the U. S. Navy and retired 32 years from Louisiana State Penitentiary of Angola. He loved fishing, hunting, and attending football games at Oak Forest Academy and LSU. His greatest pride was his two grandsons. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty Ballard; daughter, Cheryl Ballard Chadwick; son, Michael Ballard and wife, Diane; grandsons, Boddy and Colby Chadwick. Preceded in by his parents, Guy Henry Ballard and Alberta Lawrence Ballard; son, Van Earl Ballard, Jr., brothers and sisters, Angus Ballard, Taylor Ballard, Guy “Pete” Ballard, Jr., Winfred “Toots” Ballard, Elma Rae “Tot” Van Dyke, Glenn Ballard, Jewell Ballard Martin, Troy Ballard, and Shelton “Shell” Ballard. Special thanks to his caregivers, Polly Hodges and Lynn Cernich for their faithful and dedicated care to our father. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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