He served our country in the U.S. Army and he was a member of Sparta United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel S. Ballard.
Visitation will begin at 2:00 pm Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Gospel Outreach Independent Baptist Church, followed by a service at 3:00 pm. Burial will follow in the Pate Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sparta UMC P. O. Box 697, Sparta, NC 28675.
Online condolences may be made to the Ballard family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com
