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Theodore Ballard Obituary
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THEODORE R. BALLARD Mr. Theodore R. Ballard, age 70, of Atlanta, GA, passed away January 29, 2005 at Emory Hospital. Funeral services will be held TODAY, Saturday, February 5, 2005, 1:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 255 Little Street, Atlanta, GA with remains placed instate at 11:00 a.m., Bro. James Lawson, officiating. Interment, Sherwood Memorial Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Jonesboro, GA. Mr. Ballard was a dedicated husband, father, and friend. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Vernell Ballard of 47 years; daughter, Priscilla and R.C. Baker of Decatur, GA; Delphine Ballard, Sandra Ballard, Angela Hall, Michael Mathis, Bridget Ballard-Harden, Harvey Harden; two sisters: Lizzie Souder of Jonesboro, GA; Marydane Butler of Fayetteville, GA; one brother, John Wesley Ballard of Jonesboro, GA; twenty-five grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren; special family "son", Johnny and Candace Parish; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble at 482 Maynard Terrace S.E. at 12:00 noon. Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc., 1876 Second Avenue, (404) 371-0772-3.
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Memories and Condolences
for Theodore Ballard
Sheboni Witcher
January 6, 2006
To the Ballard family I love you all.My best memories with this family was with Mr. Ballard. First coming to his home I felt so welcome and I instantly felt his warmed. He made me laugh, and I remember it like it was yesterday.I
knew then that he would be a great person to know, and every since then I could not wait to visit his home. He was then, and now my favorite part of this family. Mr. Ballard and this family will always be close to my heart.
Shan,Terria,Tenisha Geddie/Carter
December 23, 2005
Dear Great Grandad,
We really miss you and love you very much. Your Great Grand Children.
Shan, Tiarria, Tenisha, Timothy,
DeaAngelo, Serico
Brittney Baker
December 23, 2005
Granddaddy I really miss you. I am
glad that you are not suffering anymore. Love your granddaughter Brittney
Deborah Baker
December 23, 2005
Granddaddy this is Trisha, I really
miss you. It's been almost one year since your death. We can't believe that you are gone. I know that Jehovah said that there is going to be a resurrection of the dead. Hope to see you.
Love your granddaughter Trisha
Kimberly Geddie
December 23, 2005
Granddaddy I miss you. I look forward to seeing you in the new system of things, where there will be no more pain, sorrow or suffering. I know that Jehovah said there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous, see you soon. Love
your granddaughter Kim.
sandra ballard
November 27, 2005
Hey daddy with each passing day I am hoping to be a step closer to jehovah and your side. I think about you always and the tears never seem to stop. I know you are in a better place an all the hurt is gone. Keep watching over us cause we all soon will be at your side again. Remember you are only sleeping until jehovah bring you back. Your loving daughter SANDRA.
ERIC HOLLOWAY
November 26, 2005
LET ME START OFF BY SAYING I REALLY MISS MY GRANDFATHER. I CAN REMEMBER HIM WALKING AROUND THE HOUSE SINGING ( HEY THERE GOOD LOOKING, WHAT YOU GOT COOKING ), AND EATING THE FOOD DISH THAT MADE HIS TOE'S TINGLE. HOT DOG'S AND PORK'N BEANS. THANKS GRANDDAD FOR ALL OFF THE WISDOM YOU'VE SHARDED WITH ME OVER YOUR YEARS OF LIVEING. ONCE MORE THANKS FOR EVERYTHING YOU'VE TOUGHT ME. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS. YOURS TRUELY THE HOLLOWAY FAMILY. BRANDI DUNN, ERIC JR. ERIC HOLLOWAY.
Vernell Harden
November 24, 2005
My granddaddy, a hero, a leader, but most of all a Man. Stood his ground and even though had many hard times, still found a way to make it all better. Granddad, hey this me your baby talking to you. I just would like to let you know that you are forever missed. Cant step foot on this property and not think of you. At times i sit and think about you and aunt Jean. Then find myself crying up a storm. Even though the memories of you's are short and not to clear, im thankful to have each and every last one. As you no. your baby's growing up and about to graduate from high school. The First! You don't no how bad i wanted you to be here. But i no that your very very proud of me. Im so so thankful to have grandma here. Putting a smile on her and my mom's face is all i really care about now. Making my dreams and ambitions come true. But im going to end this now. Thanks for everything that you have ever done for me. I PROMISE that I will not fail you. I love you always and forever.
Love, Kamy
Aurianna Ballard
November 24, 2005
Dear Granddad,
We miss you very much and I am thinking of you. I am eight (8) years old now. My dream is to see you come back in Jehovah new order. When I think of you I just want you to come back with us and have fun with your family. I just want to have the strength to make you come back home and feel beter and have strenght to walk and to talk. Love Aurianna
DESIREE GEDDIE
November 24, 2005
DEAR GRANDDAD,
I MISS YOU SO MUCH THAT I HOPE YOU REST IN PEACE. AND THAT WE KNOW THAT YOU STILL BE WITH US. AND KNOW MATTER WHAT WE DO WE WILL STILL BE THERE FOR YOU. LOVE DESIREE GEDDIE
VERNELL BALLARD
November 23, 2005
THEODORE I MISS YOU VERY MUCH WITH ALL MY HEART. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE YOU IN PARADISE AND I KNOW YOU ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO DEEING ME. LOVE, YOUR WIFE
Kysandra Harden
November 23, 2005
WE'LL WHAT CAN I REALLY SAY ABOUT MY GRANDDAD THEODORE BALLARD. HE WAS A SMART, HANDSOME, AND LOVING GRANDFATER AND HUSBAND. HE WAS A MAN THAT I WILL ALWAYS ADMIRE AND LOVE. WHEN EVER ANYBODY NEEDED HIM HE WAS THERE NO MATTER WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. I REMEMBER HOW HE USED TO ALWAYS TALK TO ME ABOUT BOYS AND HOW TO RESPECT MYSELF. AS LIFE WENT ON AND GOT EVEN HARDER HE NEVER GAVE UP. I DO BELIEVE THAT IF YOU KNEW HIM TO YOU WILL FEEL THE EXACT SAME WAY. SO I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY TO MY GRANDDAD THAT I LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU. YOU HAVE BEEN THERE FOR ME IN SO MANY WAYS THAT AND I WOULD NEVER FORGET HOW YOU LOVED ME AND I LOVED YOU.
Bridget Ballard
November 23, 2005
My wonderful and loving father I love you with all my heart.There is so much about you I miss and i'm so thankful for the memories you left me to cherish in my heart and mind. You were an excellent husband, father, grandfather and friend and I love and miss you very, very much.
Your baby girl,
Bridget
Ella Perryman
July 19, 2005
May Jehovah Continue to be with you and your Family during this most difficult time. Remembering the song Life Without End At Last!!
Jasmine Baker
June 14, 2005
Granddaddy I really miss you,love
Jazz
Phyllis Hilton
March 21, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss, may Johovah be with you and you family and may he keep you strong. It is unfortunate that death has to be a part of life, but I know that your beliefs and your faith teaches you that there is a better place. Be strong and if there is anything I can do to make this easier please, don't hesitate to say so.
Charles H. Storne
March 21, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with
the family.
Sherry Lewis
February 9, 2005
May Jehovah be with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Griselda (Zel) McBride
February 9, 2005
I know how you feel and my prayers are with you.
Stella Pitts
February 9, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you grow stronger each day and know that your loved one is in a better place.
Bonnie Wright
February 2, 2005
May Jehovah the God of comfort give you and the rest of the family the needed strength to endure.
Edward & Carolyn McQueen
February 1, 2005
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