BORN

1924

DIED

2011

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O. D. White & Sons Funeral Home

2727 South 3rd Street

Louisville, Kentucky

Joseph Ballard Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 14, 2011.

BALLARD, JOSEPH H., 87, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Norton Audubon Hospital.

He was a retired foreman at Airco Carbide, a member of St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church, member of Holy Name Society, a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and a lifetime member of the VFW Shawnee Post 3204.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mildred Ballard.

He is survived by his sons, James (Gloria), Phillip (Martha) and Allen Ballard; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

The funeral Mass is 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church, with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday at the O.D. White & Sons Funeral Home.

Arrangements under the direction of O.D. White and Sons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Louisville, KY.

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November 21, 2011

Melissa HANSON

MY name is Melissa George Emmett Ballard was my dad he pass when I WAS 2yr.old I do know this was my uncle. My dad had 2 brothers and 4 sisters. My prayers are with the family May my uncle rest in HEAVEN with his wife. And my dad and his other brother and his sisters and his parents.for I sure do miss all of them a lot love MELISSA

November 16, 2011

Billy Gividen

Marine Joseph H. Ballard - Thank you for your service to God, the USA and USMC during WW II.. We the Ky-anna Det. #729 wishes to extend to you and your family our most sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved family member. Take Comfort in knowing that your Marine has taken leave from his earthly home to fulfill the ranks of Heaven's Detachment. Semper Fidelis. Billy G. Gividen, Chaplain #729

November 14, 2011

Bryan Ballard

You will be missed Grandpa. I have so many great memories of spending time with you and Grandma. I will always remember the huge Thanksgiving feasts with the whole family, Christmas that always ended at your house and Christmas dinner, and the times we all went camping together. It was always about family. Love you Grandpa.

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