James Clay Ballard, Jr., of Greenville, SC went to his heavenly home on April 13, 2020. He was the son of the late J.C. Ballard and Mary Traynham Ballard.
Jim graduated from Camden Military Academy in 1963. He attended Gardener-Webb University.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jackie Carnes Ballard; his daughters: Robin Ballard and Paige Stanley (Mike); his son, Clay Ballard; grandchildren: Taylor and Hunter Ballard and Carlee and Jordan Stanley. Jim is also survived by his nephews: Joe Stevenson and Jeff Stevenson. He was predeceased by his sister, Suzanne Ballard Stevenson.
Jim was a loving and caring husband, dad and papa. His family was the light of his life. We love and miss him.
Private graveside will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, SC.