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Richard Ballard Obituary
He was born in Birmingham, Ala., on February 25, 1951, a son of the late Vernon L. and Mildred Boling Ballard.
Richard graduated from Conneaut Valley High School.
He retired from Modern Industries in 2013 after 37 years.
Richard loved guns, poker, politics, reading and Big Foot; but most of all his family - especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Richard Lee Ballard, Jr.; and his sisters, Rhonda Beagly and Terry Ballard.
He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Carnes (Gary) of Girard; his siblings: Roger Ballard of Birmingham, Ala., Cynthia Wyatt (Gerald) of Alabaster, Ala., Jeffrey Ballard (Brenda) of Montgomery, Ala., Rebecca Eads of Birmingham, Ala., Daniel Ballard (Joy) of Leeds, Ala. and Crystal Sheah of Pelham, Ala.; five grandchildren: Tia and Paige Carnes, Eric and Adam Ballard and Lizzie Plyler. He is further survived by three great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Lilly and Payden as well as many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main St. East, on Monday, June 21st from 2 p.m. until the time of the service at 4:30 p.m.
Memorials may be made the family in care of the funeral home.
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Nelda
June 22, 2021
Lisa...I'm so sorry to hear your dad passed away. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Love and blessings Nelda
LeeAnn
June 21, 2021
Oh Lisa, I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Roger and Kris Copeland
June 20, 2021
Our deepest sympathies and prayers
Craig J Heuser
June 20, 2021
I offer my deepest sympathy and am praying for you Lisa and your family during this time of grief. May your memories bring comfort and peace and may Richard now rest in the arms of our loving God.
June 20, 2021
Lisa and Family,
I remember Richard having a big heart, full of laughter; he will be missed but memories are a living thing. Our deepest condolences.
The Wyman Family
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