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Calvin S. Ballard
1935 - 2025
BORN
1935
DIED
2025
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Calvin Ballard Obituary
April 12, 1935 - December 29, 2025
Calvin S. Ballard of Hampton, 90, passed away on November 29, 2025 in the Rutland Hospital. He was born in Hampton, N.Y. on April 12, 1935. He was the son of the late Sameul and Helen (Minker) Ballard.
He was a Veteran of the US Army Honorable Discharge in 1953. Calvin was a truck driver most of his life, working for Riblets in Whitehall, and Tatco Slate Quarry in Granville. He enjoyed listening country music and playing with his dogs.
He is survived by his wife Lona (Nutting) Ballard; his children, Richard Roberts (Joan), Edith Whiting, Robert Roberts, Roselyn Lambert (Richard), Tina Farrar, David Ballard (Wendy), Tabitha Farrar, Richard Ellis, and Robert Ellis; several nieces; nephews; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his siblings, Samuel, Alvin, and Wilma Ballard, Carol Madison, Melissa Baker, and Freda Smith.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the care of the Jillson Funeral Home, Inc. 46 Williams St, Whitehall, N.Y. Online condolences may be made at www.jillsonfuneralhome.com
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Lona, you may not remember me we worked together occasionally at PVI. You have my deepest condolences . Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord. Amen.
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