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Ryan Ballard
Virginia Beach - Ryan Matthew Ballard, 31, of Va. Beach passed away on Nov. 17, 2012. Ryan worked as an Air Conditioning tech for Bridgemark Heating and Cooling. He was preceded in death by two sets of grandparents and his uncle William "Bill" Green. He is survived by his parents Stephen Ballard and Darlene Chapin Ballard; sister, Lyndsay A. Ballard; brother, Christopher A. Ballard; nephew, Brenden Ballard Stone ; aunts, uncles, and cousins in Ohio, Cindy and Susan Green and Frank Ivy, Ron, Jeanine, Jared, and Jordan Shouse and Jennifer Hulgin, Tim, Sue, Kelsey, and Kevin Chapin, Ron, Ed, Mike, Amy, and Amanda Ballard.
Ryan's family would like to express their gratitude to his many special friends and families who comforted them during this difficult time.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 at 5pm in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Condolence's may be expressed to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 21, 2012.
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Sorry for your loss, prayers are with you and your family

Joanna Moreni

November 29, 2012

Our payers and thoughts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow

Matthew Vautrin

November 29, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss.My prayers shall be with you

Amanda and Thomas Kelly

November 23, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. May the joyous memories shared with Ryan bring you solace as the giver of life strengthen your faith.--John 3:16

The Carter Family

November 23, 2012

My deepest condolences for Ryan and his family. The best representatives of God are always taken first. Ryan lived his life and so earned his wings to be our Guardian Angel. Let us keep his memory alive in each and every day.
Rest in Peace Ryan Matthew Ballard! <3

Kelly Hale

November 21, 2012

We were all truly blessed to have ryan in our lives. My condolenses for your loss and sorrow go out.

Ashley Lane

November 21, 2012

Ryan was a wonderful person. He will be missed and loved always. Condolences for your loss and sorrow.

Ashley Lane

November 21, 2012

Darlene, please know how deeply sorry Kim and I are to hear of your loss. Your family is in our hearts.

Bruce Molloy

November 21, 2012

To my good friend.I will miss you dearly!

ben dingus

November 21, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. Ryan was such a fine young man and he will be missed. God bless you all in your time of sorrow. Dave, Mike and Val Pritchard

November 20, 2012

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
So sorry for your loss, your family is in our prayers!

Melissa Rogers

November 20, 2012

Im so sorry for your loss.

Crystal Pritchard

November 20, 2012

November 20, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Memories will carry you through these hard times. Ryan had a sweet spirit and great smile!

Lacy Keep

November 20, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to the Ballard family. May God bless you and watch over you. RIP Ryan. With deepest sympathy...

Shannon Weatherly

November 19, 2012

We would like to send our most sincere condolences to the Ballard family for the loss of your loved one! May God watch over you and give you strength to get you through this difficult time! Ryan will be missed dearly and we are happy we had the chance to have him in our life! We love him very much! If there is anything we can do, please don't hesitate to call!

Carlos & Tara

November 19, 2012

Sending love to all who love Ryan, may the memories shine bright

René Brown

November 19, 2012

To the Ballard Family, My deepest condolenses for your loss. Your family and all our friends are in my thoughts and prayers. Ryan was an amazing person and will be missed dearly.

Amanda Liberatore-Ali

November 19, 2012

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