Matt Riley Ballard

We met him through the 100clubsyc.org

Matt was a true gentleman, in every sense of the word. He WILK be missed by many.
Margie & Rod Keck

Matt and I knew each other from our elementary school years. His brothers was friends with my older brother. We reconnected about 8 years ago and was then introduced to his lovely wife, Jody. We enjoyed several class of 78 meet ups at Murrillos and Pietro #1, but always had to go to Foster's Freeze for an ice cream when possible. Our first after dinner meet up at Foster's Freeze, he told me all about what he had been up to. I told him about my family and where I had been. He told me about his family and how proud he was of them. He had lots of stories to update me on, we were in the parking lot til dark. Matt was always a kind classmate and friend. Jody, you were one lucky lady to have found Matt and been able to share 29 years together.

Matt was the best. Our son Jake, a friend of JR's, loved Matt and benefitted greatly from Matt's involvement with VCS football. Our family will always fondly remember Matt's kindness and generosity of heart. May God comfort all your family in this time of sorrow.
The Narayan family - Jim, Shari, Kylie & Jake

Matt loved his family with his whole heart, and was blessed with granddaughter Riley and newborn grandson Emmett. "Papa," as she called him, is dearly missed. Our loss is buffered by knowing that he spent his last days around Riley. My heart aches for Jody, Mariah, Brandon and JR as they grapple with this huge hole in their hearts. May your memories be a comfort and joy.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.