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Harold Ballard Obituary

HAROLD BALLARD III "Bo" Gary, Indiana Age 19 passed away Monday, December 4, 2006. He was a lifetime resident of Gary and attended Wirt High School. He is survived by mother, Wilhemenia Williams; 3 brothers: Larry (Peanut) Williams, Harold Ballard Jr., and Armon Ballard; two sisters: Bridget Ballard and Joi Lee White; one daughter, Nevaeh Ballard; beloved girlfriend, Felicia; paternal grandfather, Willie Ballard; paternal grandmother, Clotine Ballard, all of Gary; and a host of other relatives and friends. All services will be held at Smith, Bizzell, Warner Funeral Home 4209 Grant St. Visitation will be Monday, December 11, 2006, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with Family Hour from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services Tuesday, December 12, 2006 1 p.m. with Rev. Burnside officiating. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2006.

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MARKEIDA CLAYPOOL

December 18, 2006

DEAR BALLARD FAMILY:
IT SADDENS ME TO HEAR OF THIS TRAGEDY. BO WAS A FRIEND OF MINE AND HE WAS VERY KIND IN SWEET TO KNOW. I JUST WANT YOU TO JUST UNDERSTAND THE LORD KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING AND BO IS NOW IN A BETTER PLACE WITH OUR FATHER.

JEREMY CLAYTON

December 15, 2006

DEAR WILLO, I AM VERY SAD ABOUT WHAT WAS HAPPENED TO BO. YOU KNOW HOW CLOSE ALL OF US WAS AND HOW THIS IS GOING TO EFFECT US ALL. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE STRONG AND THAT THIS WILL BE VERY HARD FOR YOU, BUT GOD HAS A PLAN FOR EVERYONE AND WHEN HE CALLS FOR HIS ANGELS THERE'S NOTHING WE CAN DO. STAY WITH GOD IN YOUR HEART AND WE'LL GET THROUGH THIS TOGETHER.
GOD BLESS YOU, ALL

The Clark Family

December 13, 2006

To the Mother and Family,
Be strong, be prayerful, and believe HE will see you through it all.

THE ESKEW FAMILY

December 12, 2006

IN OUR PRAYERS FOREVER!!!!!
WE SHARE A COMMON BOND, WE TO LOST OUR LOVED ONE ENOS J ESKEW AT THE TENDER AGE OF 19, SO WE KNOW AND UNDERSTAND THE FEELINGS THE FAMILY HAS NOW...WE ARE SO VERY SORRY ANOTHER FAMILY HAS TO ENDURE WHAT WE HAVE...JUST NO THAT GOD HAS ALL POWER AND HE WILL SEE YOU THRU...JUST TAKE HIS HAND AND WALK IN FAITH AND EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY..WE KNOW ENOS WILL TAKE CARE OF THE BOYS...SO HAVE NO WORRIES THEIR OKAY.... IN OUR PRAYERS FOREVER......!!!!

Barbara Townsend

December 12, 2006

Dear Ballard Family:
I was saddened to hear about the lost of Harold. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones during this difficult time of loss.

Dinah & Shirley Jackson

December 11, 2006

May God continue to keep & uplift you in this tragic lost no one knows or feel the pain that you & your family are feeling at this time just know that he is in a better place with our Lord & savior during these perilous time

Constance Winfrey

December 11, 2006

With sincere sympathy....May your memories keep Harold forever in your hearts and minds.

Judith Pishkur

December 11, 2006

To The Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. You will be remembered in my prayers.

Adrienne Dear Kelly

December 11, 2006

TO Wilhemenia Williams and Daughter Joi White:

The Christ Baptist Church is praying for the entire family.
Continue to walk closer to God. Call on the name of Jesus, ask him to comfort, strengthen and keep you.

Christ Baptist Church

Crystal Kennebrew

December 11, 2006

TO THE FAMILY
THINGS WILL GET BETTER LIFE HAS ITS TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS AND AS STRONG PEOPLE WE SHALL OVERCOME THIS GREAT LOST. ALTHOGH BO WAS LIKE A BROTHER TO ME THE MORE I THINK IT HURTS BUT REMEMBER HE IS WATCHING OVER US WITH LOVE....

Chandra Smith

December 11, 2006

The Ballad Family
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of Harold Ballard III. May God keep his arms around the Family at this time.

Sharonda Ballard

December 11, 2006

To My family: Sorry I could not be there for Bo's funeral but I would like to give my condolences to every one that is in pain due to this tragedy. Stay strong and I love you all.

kim thomas

December 11, 2006

bo you will truly be missed you always mad people smile even when they didnt want to love always

VERIREEN WALKER

December 10, 2006

our condolences goes out to the ballard family.may god be with you always.THE WALKER FAMILY

Sybil Lamberson

December 10, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.You are always in my prayers.I can't begin to try to understand what you are feeling now.My heart aches for you & your loved ones. Find your strength in Jesus.I will be praying for you constantly. I love you,your girl Sybil

Franshun/Fran McKinney

December 9, 2006

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

janet coleman

December 9, 2006

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sharon Ballard-Logan

December 9, 2006

To My Family: Sorry We can't be there for "BO" service. We wish we were there to hold a hand or even to give someone a hug. But all we can do now is ask The LORD to give the Family Strenght and to let the family knows that We all LOVE YOU all and GOD love you all too. [email protected]

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