Birth date: Aug 15, 1938 Death date: Jun 29, 2019
Jerry Ballard, 80, threw his last bale of hay on June 29th, 2019, while surrounded by family at Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio. He was born August 15, 1938 in Middletown, Ohio to Benjamin “Floyd” and Nancy “Nannie” Louisa Bal Read Obituary
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I MET JERRY IN THE ARMY, AROUND. THE MID 1960'S. ALONG WITH ANGELO MELCHIORRE WHO PASSED AWAY WAS FROM LAKE FOREST, I LLINOIS. WE WERE THE ORIGINAL 3 AMIGO'S JERRY WAS ONE OF THE GOOD GUY'S. ABOUT 40 YEARS AGO, JERRY CONTACTED ME ABOUT HAVING, I BELIEVE A SON AT THE GREAT LAKES NAVAL CENTER. I COULD BE WRONG ON THAT. BUT WE MET AT HIS HOTEL, HAD A FEW BEERS AND ENJOYED OUR COMPANY GOD BLESS JERRY AND HIS FAMILY. ED BLACHANIED. 847-421-3780.
Pat, Jay, Ray, and Jeri Ann, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Another legend of the Big "Shannon" Valley is gone! Hopefully, he'll keep the "country vet" company on the hill in Irville until we arrive. There are memories which I'll always cherish, and certainly never forget, involving growing up with the Ballard Clan! Again, our sympathies!
The Wines, Houston, Texas
I Remember going out to His Farm More than once as my Dad Would buy His Polled Herefords for us to Show. it seemed that I always got the wild one. but We always did good. R.I.P to another great one.
Terry Brock.
So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I always enjoyed visiting with him when he took pictures at the cattle shows. He will be missed!
Jerry will be greatly missed. He was a force to deal with in the cattle business Expecially Polled Herefords. Our family has known Jerry and his family since 1970. We showed cattle and were involved with the Buckeye Polled Hereford Assoc. for many years and many other activities. Oh the tales we could tell. Jerry always took time to visit and talk with you on how things were going. Our sincere sympathy to all the Ballard family. Dwain, Connie, Shelley, Mandy Peak.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. May you find peace that he is in a much better place. I graduated with Ray and I can testify that he and his wife raised wonderful children..prayers to your family .
what a beautiful obituary to describe a wonderful summation of his life. I ONLY HAD THE HONOR OF INTERACTING WITH THE CHILDREN AND JERRY FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THIS PAST THURSDAY WHEN I VOLUNTEERED AT THE HOSPICE HOUSE. IWISH GODS COMFORT BE WITH ALL OF YOU AND SAFTEY IN YOUR TRAVELS
It has been a long time since our paths have crossed but we remember Jerry with admiration and respect. We learned a lot from Jerry with the Polled Herefords. Our deepest sympathy to Pat and family.
Walt and Linda Helmke & Betsy and Dave Bowers
Sending hugs and prayers to the entire family. "Uncle Jerry" was a gem! No cattle show or sale complete without a hug and a swing around the dance floor with my favorite guy. He meant so much to my husband and I. Oh the stories and the memories we shared. Love you Uncle Jerry! May we all find joy in the memories and comfort in the Lord as we grieve the passing of this great man.
