Howard Ballard Obituary, Death – Mr. Howard Cecil Ballard, who lived in New Middleton, Tennessee, and was 76 years old at the time of his death, died at his home on Friday, January 20, 2023. Mr. Ballard was born on May 6th, 1946, to his late parents, Charlie and Mecie Ballard. Other members of his family, including his daughter Paula Ballard and brothers John Ballard, Bill Ballard, and Charles “Cotton” Ballard, had died before him. Howard received his high school diploma from Gordonsville High School in 1965.
They married on November 23, 1983, after exchanging vows. Teresa Ann James is the name of his new wife. Howard has worked as a truck driver for a variety of companies, including Thurston Conway, Ser-Transport, and Wilson Trucking. Mr. Ballard’s wife of 39 years, Teresa, will be left behind when he dies. Penny Kinslow, Pamela Ballard, and Rachel (Jon) Kelley are the names of the family’s three daughters, in the order of their birth. In addition, his 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren will carry on his family line. Hattie Marie Brown, the sister, is originally from Australia.
Mr. Ballard had a deep and unwavering love for his family, and his family members felt the same way about him. He will be remembered for all time as the kind of man, father, husband, grandfather, and friend that anyone could ever hope to have. What a beautiful example of love to pass down to future generations!
Funeral Services for Mr. Ballard will be held at the Gordonsville Chapel of Bass Funeral Homes on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., with Bishop Richard Blackburn officiating. Following the funeral services, the burial will take place at the Baird Memorial Cemetery in Hickman, Tennessee.
Visitation with the family will be held at Bass Funeral Homes’ Gordonsville Chapel on Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m., and on Sunday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m.