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James Ballard Obituary

James Edward Ballard, Jr. HARTSVILLE - Memorial service for James "Jimmy" Edward Ballard, Jr., 76, will be held at 6:00 pm Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at the Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Beau Boyle will officiate with a private burial in Magnolia Cemetery. Mr. Ballard died on Saturday, October 7, 2017 (his birthday). Born in Wilmington, NC, he was a son of the late James Edward and Vidalia Nixon Ballard. Jimmy graduated from Hartsville High School in 1959. He received his B.A. degree from Furman University, M.Div. degree from Southern Baptist Seminary, M.S. degree from the University of Tennessee, and M.A. degree from Cal State University. He was a teacher of deaf and hard of hearing students in Kershaw County for 15 years and also at the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School. He was known for his love of the Furman Paladins, USC Gamecocks and tap dancing. He wrote the "A Look Back" column for The Messenger for many years, recounting events 25 and 50 years ago. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Online condolences can be given at www.bpafuneralhome.com.

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Published by The State on Oct. 10, 2017.

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Rosalind Haven (Bradshaw)

October 21, 2017

I remember Jimmy from years spent at Hartsville High. My sympathies to the family

Verlene Paxton

October 13, 2017

I happen to run across this Obituary while I was viewing an obituary of a friend. I believe I am a second cousin to Jimmy! My uncle Sam was a half brother to my Mother, Lucille Ballard. I remember visiting uncle Sam while Vidalia (I believe she was called Vi) was there also. I was so fascinated with her and her name. All this was a long time ago when I was just a young child! We didn't get to visit often since we lived in NC, but I still remember the good times we had there...like home made ice cream, water melon, etc. My husband and I now live in Lexington, SC. The Ballard reunion is still in NC each year on the first Sunday in May! Would love to have some of Uncle Sam's family to come up in May so we can get to know about what's going on in your lives.
I am so sorry to hear of the home-going of James Ballard, Jr. May God give you peace and comfort, as well as the strength you may need in the days ahead. Blessings, Verlene Ballard Paxton 109 Silvercreek Dr., Lexington, SC 29027-8087

October 10, 2017

Very sorry to hear of the loss in your family. Please find comfort during this difficult time by reading 2 Corthians 1:3,4 in your Bible.

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