Paul-Ballard-Obituary

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Paul E. Ballard

Flint, Michigan

Dec 27, 1955 – Feb 9, 2021

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BORN
December 27, 1955
DIED
February 9, 2021
LOCATION
Flint, Michigan

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Swartz Funeral Home - Flint Obituary

BALLARD, Paul E. – Of Swartz Creek, age 65, died Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Hurley Medical Center.


Private family service will be held at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Jim Nelson officiating.


In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist of Swartz Creek.


Due to Covid-19 and government regulations, only 25 people will be allowed in the chapel at one time. Mask, group capacity and distancing guidelines must be practiced.


Visitation 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the funeral home.


Paul was born in Jackson, Michigan on December 27, 1955, the son of Garnett and Juanita (Westra) Ballard.


On May 7, 1977 he married Deborah Halleck in Davison.


He was a singer and Treasurer for the Carolyn Mawby Choral and coach for the Varsity Girls bowling team at Carman-Ainsworth High School.


Surviving are wife, Deborah;


children, Danielle and husband Cullen Harkness of Okemos and Eric Ballard of Grand Blanc;


brother, Bill and wife Jody Ballard of Davison;


nieces and nephews.


 


 

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I knew Paul both from his time at GCCARD and as a faithful drive-through customer at the Starbuck's on Miller Road many years ago. He named his custom drink "The Paul." Paul was always smiling, kind, and generous. My prayers go out to the family as you mourn his death. Peace to you.

I was sorry to learn of Paul's passing. I met him through bowling at Town and Country Lanes several years ago. We also shared an interest in choral music, and I always enjoyed talking with him after a Carolyn Mawby Chorale concert. He impressed me as a kind, friendly, and talented man. I will miss him.

So sorry to hear about the passing of Paul. My fondest memory of him was when we worked together at GCCARD and he dressed up in St Patrick's Day gear and we went around the entire building singing, dancing, and handing out sweet treats. He bought much joy and laughter to the employees that day as they were quite surprised to see him in a costume. The family is in my prayers.

The Baritone Section of the Carolyn Mawby Chorale has lost a kind, caring, humorous, dedicated and talented member. I have lost a good friend. My prayers go to Debbie and Paul's family.

I am so sadden by the news about Paul. We bowled together the last few years and I was blessed to get to know him over this short time. I really enjoyed talking and working on our bowling. May he rest in peace and the perpetual light shine upon him. Prayers for his family and friends.

In loving memory of a wonderful Uncle. I will love you and miss you always.

My heart goes out to Debbie, family and friends. Just hard to believe. Seems to early. I have such fond memories of our youth and the times at Calvary Baptist in Davison. The quartet singing and the many good times we had. Will meet again. Thoughts and prayers of comfort to all.

Debbie, Danielle and Eric- I am so sorry to hear about Paul. I think back about all the memories of Paul over the years and what I would say most is that he was a kind and caring man who would go out of his way to help anyone with pretty much anything. There was never a time that he didn’t go out of his way to help one of our clients. He certainly touched the lives of so many people. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Paul was my mentor for many years when we worked for the Genesee County Tax Coalition. One of the smartest guys I ever met. He was my go to guy with any tax question. He filed thousands of returns for many folks resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars of refunds being pumped back into the community. We lost a true servant of the people. Gut punch. My heart goes out to his family.