of Marianna, AR
June 26, 1928 - March 4, 2021
George Lewis Ballard, 92, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was born Tuesday, June 26, 1928 to John Ballard and Neva Ballard in Cabool, Missouri.
He is survived by his daughter, Ouida Ballard Storey (Shorty), of Marianna, Arkansas, grandchildren, Kerri Storey Spears (Kevin), of Jonesboro, Arkansas Michael Latting Storey (Amie), of Austin, Arkansas, and five, great-grandchildren, Gracie Spears, Walker Spears, Savannah Storey, Brayden Storey, Gavin Storey, and one brother, Charles (Buddy) Ballard of Holub Crossing, Arkansas, and multiple nieces, nephews who loved ''˜Uncle George'.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of sixty-one years , Martha Juanita Latting Ballard, and three sisters, Vada Minick, Thelma Jones, and Margie Cox.
Mr. Ballard was a long time Lee County resident. He was a retired Lee County farmer, but remained a very active gardener until the past year. He loved hunting and fishing. He was a retired veteran of the Korean War from January 1951-1952. He was ranked a Corporal in the United States Army were he served with the Regimental Combat Team attached to the 24th Division. He was a man that was never at a loss for words or a good joke.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Hall, Darrell Gore, Bob Bolden, Barry Jones, Jimmy Faulkner, and Tommy Whitehead. Honorary Pallbearers will be Buddy Whitehead, Buddy Ballard, Tommy Triplett and James Kitchens.
In Lieu of flowers the family requests memorials can be made to Hospice Promise Foundation, C/O Patient's Choice Hospice, 4200 North Washington Street, Forrest City, Arkansas 72335, Purpose Fund for Elite Home Health, checks to be made out to LHC Group Employee Hardship Relief Fund, Purpose Fund 901 Hugh Wallis Road South, Lafayette, LA 70508, Woodruff County Nursing Home, 139 West Highway 64 McCrory, Arkansas 72101.
Graveside services for Mr. Ballard will be held Monday, March 8, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Marianna Memorial Park in Marianna, Arkansas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Arkansas. Family and friends may view and sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Marianna
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home is observing guidelines regarding COVID-19. We ask that all attendees please observe social distancing. When indoors or when social distancing cannot be observed, please wear a mask.
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15 Condolence(s)
Edd Ginn
Monday, March 8, 2021
Ouida Ann, my deepest condolences, prayers for you and the family.....sorry for being late..just learned of Mr. Ballard passing....I do remember him being a hoot,especially when Mr Buddy Whitehead was in attendance...some of the stories they told,I have retold many times...laughs and laughs...GOD bless y'all....
Jane Hartley
Saturday, March 6, 2021
Ouida, so sorry for the void you will feel. Mr George would always ask about Mama at election time and she would ask if I saw him yet. He stepped out just ahead of her as she is in her last stage of the journey today too. Our community of their younger days were real neighbors that became family. May you experience that as the memories , yours and those who share with you, bring you joy and comfort.
John A. Latting
Saturday, March 6, 2021
The world lost a great man this week and one of the best farmers I have ever known. I will remember him for his kindness and sense of humor. He will be missed. Ouida, I am sorry we can't be with you at this time, but our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bonnie Sutterfield
Saturday, March 6, 2021
Sorry for your loss.
JanieLatting Weeks
Saturday, March 6, 2021
Our sincere condolences and love to Ouida and all the family. This dearly loved man meant a lot to so many of us and will be truly missed.
Cindy Cloyd
Saturday, March 6, 2021
Ouida, I am so sorry for your loss but you were so wonderful to care for your parents. I love you and will keep you in my prayers.
Boyd and Wanda Russell
Friday, March 5, 2021
Mr. George always met us with a smile and left us laughing. Praying for his family and many friends.
Linda Nash-Brown
Friday, March 5, 2021
My Dad, Charles Nash worked for Mr.George for over 40 years. After retirement he and Mr. George became very good friends. They spent time hunting and gardening and of course talking about farming. My prayers are with Oudia Ann and family.
Charles Nash sr
Friday, March 5, 2021
Mr. George and I made an agreement, that whichever one went first, the other would be there. Unfortunately I won't be able to keep this agreement. I am bed ridden, however, my son Charles Nash Jr. and daughter, Linda Nash Brown will represent in my absence. My prayers are with Qwdia Ann and family.
Charles Nash sr
Friday, March 5, 2021
Mr. George and I made an agreement, that whichever one went first, the other would be there. Unfortunately I won't be able to keep this agreement. I am bed ridden, however, my son Charles Nash Jr. and daughter, Linda Nash Brown will represent in my absence. My prayers are with Qwdia Ann and family.
Mike Spath
Friday, March 5, 2021
Prayers with all of you. Mr.George was a very good man who loved to be around people. God Bless him and family.
Dian Herron Lawson
Friday, March 5, 2021
I have so many memories of Uncle George sitting in Mamaw Jones's kitchen and hearing them talk. He could tell Mamaw just what he thought and she could tell him right back. They were plain with one another but they loved one another. They were so much alike in a lot of ways even though they were only half brother/sister. He saw to it that she was well provided for when he leased her farmland for as long as she lived and always told my Mother let me know if Thelma needs anything. Praying God's comfort on you Ouida and all of the family.
Teresa Whitehead Walker
Friday, March 5, 2021
Loved Uncle George always had a big smile, funny stories, and could laugh at himself at telling a joke. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. Rest In Peace Uncle George . You were a hard working man. Love, Teresa Prayers for my family.
Pansy burns
Friday, March 5, 2021
All us Herrons thought the world of Uncle George.
Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Kenny and Sharon Long
Friday, March 5, 2021
Mr. George was a great friend. Our prayers are with the family.