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BORN
1962
DIED
2016
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1475 New Shepherdsville Road
Bardstown, Kentucky
Thomas Ballard Obituary
He was born Jan. 7, 1962, in Louisville to Edward Till and Betty Hammond Ballard.
He was the owner of T.M.B. Construction LLC, was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and a member of Team Crystal. Tommy loved working with cattle and was a very loving and unselfish person who always provided for his family. He has devoted the last 16 months to trying to find his daughter, Crystal.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Sherry Ballard.
He is survived by his wife, Sherry Martin Ballard; two daughters, Crystal Rogers and Brooke (Brandon Bryan) Ballard; his son, Casey (PJ) Ballard; his parents, Till and Betty Ballard; two sisters, Teresa Ballard and Barbara (Tom) Roby; two brothers, Roger (Donna) Ballard, and Mike (Kathy) Ballard, all of Bardstown, as well as eight grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral. The Rev. Jason Harris will celebrate.
Interment will be in St. Thomas Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-8 p.m, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, and after 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home, 1475 New Shepherdsville Road.
A prayer service will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, at the funeral home.
Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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for Thomas Ballard
Barbara Murphy
November 28, 2016
WE ALL CARRIE HEAVEY HEARTS FOR ALL THE BALLARD FAMILY GOD BE WITH YOU
James Ludka
November 28, 2016
Praying for the the Ballard family and friends.
Carla and Louie Medley
November 26, 2016
I don't think there's anything that can be said to ease the sadness and heartbreak this family must be feeling. We can only hope and pray that you will be able to have some peace knowing that Tommy is now with Crystal. We will continue to keep your family in our prayers.
November 24, 2016
So sorry for your loss,your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Van and JoAnn Johnson
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Joshua and Rebecca Tewsley
November 24, 2016
I do not know the Ballard family personally but as a fellow Kentuckian who knows what this family has gone through this past year, my families hearts and prayers go out to Tommys family. I cannot imagine what they have gone through but I ask Gods healing power to help this family move forward during a difficult time. God bless.
J
November 24, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Beooke Jacobi
November 24, 2016
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. The family is always in my thoughts & prayers.
Sandy Butler
November 23, 2016
I don't personally know you and your family but you are always in my prayers. Your entire community loves you and supports you. I know that God has His loving arms around you and will see you through.
Jackie Phipps
November 23, 2016
May God bless the family of a beautiful man.May he rest in peace.
Diana Routt
November 23, 2016
I have been and continue to pray for this family. I pray that the Lord will comfort them and give them the strength to get through this tragedy and bring them some answers and closure.
Karen Bain
November 23, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss! You are in my prayers!
brenda fox
November 22, 2016
With the loss of your daughter Crystal now with your husband and father Tommy my heart aches for you and your family I am sure he is with her now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wished I could give you the hugs that you need take care.
Karen Druin
November 22, 2016
Heavenly Father, Please give this family peace & end the heartache. All I can offer is continued prayers.
Deborah Ward
November 22, 2016
My family is so sorry for your loss. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
KIM LANE
November 22, 2016
To his family I can only imagine the grief you are feeling. My prayers are with you as you continue forward. May God give you the strength to keep moving forward and to help you find peace
Agnes Bowling
November 22, 2016
I have no words to express other than I just can't believe this has happened. Prayers for this strong family
Mike and Lurlene Gordey
November 22, 2016
My wife and I are honored and blessed to know the Ballard family. They will continue to be a part of our life. Tommy's work and sacrifice's will not be forgotten.
NORA CAREY
November 22, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ballard family during this difficult time. My heart aches for you all and I pray you are able to find peace.
Sharon Neff
November 22, 2016
My heart has been so heavy. My prayers and thoughts are with your family. I pray you get answers , strength, and peace. My Facebook friends are praying for you I hope you feel them lift you up.
Jamie Graves
November 22, 2016
I am So sorry for your loss, Your family has been through so much and i will pray for the family and keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisi Lockwood
November 22, 2016
Although we never met, I admired your strength and courage through the hard times you and your family have experienced. God bless you and your family. Peace
sam and anita desurne
November 22, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
John and Jane Essex
November 22, 2016
so sorry for your loss.words can't enough to you.God Bless your family.
Sherri Wedding
November 22, 2016
So sorry for your loss. May Jesus be with you through all of this
Mary Simpson
November 22, 2016
Words cannot express how we all feel.Our love, thoughts and preyers.to the Ballard family
Sherry Haffner
November 21, 2016
Prayers for your family.God please help this family .
Mary Jo Stone
November 21, 2016
Deepest Condolences to you all.Sending prayers and love to all of you. I feel sure he is with Crystal now .I pray to God he has found a little piece. Sherry you have to be the strongest person thatI know,but please if you need anything there will be anyone in this county that would be glad to help.Prayers to all of you.
November 21, 2016
Prayers from Lexington, KY
patty sullivan
November 21, 2016
So sorry for all that your family has been through. I will be praying for you and your family.Sending Love and Hugs
Peatie & Sandy Conder
November 21, 2016
My heart breaks...and there are no words to express the grief your family is going thru. May god be with you thru this journey. " Prayers to the Ballard family".
Laticia Thompson
November 21, 2016
Sending Prayers to you and your family!!
November 21, 2016
We are so sorry
For your loss.
Joe and Debbie Curtsinger
Bardstown Ky.
Scott and Missy Bartley
November 21, 2016
So sorry for all you all have been through. Praying for you all today and always.
Catherine (Petersen) Davis
November 21, 2016
Sherry and family my heart is so broken for you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Tommy finally found his Crystal. Mike and Kathy so sorry for your loss your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Judy Osborne
November 21, 2016
There are no words of comfort. May God wrap The Ballard family in his loving arms, give some peace & healing. Prayers
Tanya
November 21, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss please know that u all are in my prayers everyday and night. This breaks my heart so bad i feel like i know u all and i dont there has been so much i have kept up with during ur familys since ur daughter Crystal Disappeared...
God is with u all Dont ever give up hope
Tina Jewell
November 21, 2016
So, so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. ❤
Terry Ryan Hubbard
November 21, 2016
Prayers and comfort from our Lord for all of Tommy's family....
Juanita Bowers
November 21, 2016
I am so sorry for all the family. My heart aches for you. Will keep you all in my prayers.
November 21, 2016
Sherry my heart is just broken for you and your family may god hold you all in his arms and know that tommy and chrystal are together prayers Brenda Hughes
Glenn and Sherry Bockting
November 21, 2016
May God wrap his arms around the family and comfort you all. Thoughts and prayers to all of the family.
November 21, 2016
Sherry and Family,
We are so sorry for all you are going through. Know that you are loved and that you are in our prayers.
Love,
Gary and Donna Cammack
Jeff/Pam Walston
November 21, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. RIP Tommy
David and Pam Downs
November 21, 2016
Sending prayers and thinking of your family. May God Bless you all.
Stephanie Pedigo
November 21, 2016
So sorry to hear this horrible news. My heart aches for your family and all you've had to endure recently.
Karen l. Coulter
November 21, 2016
Condolences, Your family is in my prayers .
viola Riggs
November 21, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with the Ballard family.
Cheryl (Hardesty) Chesser
November 21, 2016
So very sorry!!
David & Betty Marksbury
November 21, 2016
Condolences to the Ballard Family.
Sherry Ballard Dean
November 21, 2016
So very sorry for your loss, he was a 3rd cousin.
Jessica Nelson
November 21, 2016
Sending prayers to his family and friends. My heart breaks for you all!!
SANDY HILL
November 21, 2016
sO VERY SORRY FOR ALL YOUR FAMILY HAS GONE THRU. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND GIVE YOU COMFORT. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
Tracy Burgess
November 21, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss
Lillian Weller
November 21, 2016
SO Sorry for your loss! The Ballard Family is in my prayers and my heart goes out to you!
The yurts
November 21, 2016
God bless your family, that he can bring you peace.
Penny Chance
November 21, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Tommy.
Lori P
November 21, 2016
May God comfort that Ballard family and friends. Continued thoughts and prayers going up.
Jessica Williams
November 21, 2016
Our sympathies to the Ballard Family from Williams Family
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