Ronald Edward 'Ron' Ballard

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Mr. Ronald Edward "Ron" Ballard, 72, of Russellville, died Saturday, March 10, 2012, at his home. Born in Manila to the late W.E. and Cora Leah Jackson Ballard, he was a 1958 graduate of Manila High School and earned a degree in education from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. He had lived in Russellville for the past 36 years, was a retired school teacher, and formerly worked with the Entergy Corp. Mr. Ballard served in the U.S. Army reserves and was of the Methodist faith.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters, Dee Castleman, Juanita Scott and Sue Thomas.

Mr. Wagner leaves one son, Ron Ballard Jr. and his wife Robin Ballard of Russellville;

One brother, Harold Ballard of Cordova, Tenn.;

One sister, Barbara Pierce and her husband Joe Dean Pierce of Manila;

Two granddaughters, Maegan Ballard and Breckyn Ballard; and

One grandson, Colin Ballard.

Graveside funeral service were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Manila Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Pentecost officiating. Internment was under the direction of Howard Funeral Service of Manila. The family received visitors at the funeral home from 10 a.m. to service time. An online guest registry is available at www.howardfuneralservice.com.