Forrest L. Ballard

Forrest L. Ballard, Jr., age 86, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, peacefully at his home.

Forrest was born July 6,1933 in Webster Co., Kentucky to Forrest L. Ballard, Sr. and Ruth J. (Hayes) Ballard. He graduated from Bosse High School in 1967 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal studies from the University of Evansville. Forrest enjoyed music, playing the guitar and harmonica. He was a servant, always looking for ways to serve or help people. Forrest attended Bethel community Church and was a past member of Fairlawn United Methodist Church.  

Forrest is survived by his dear friend and companion of 21 years, Ruth Modlin; sons, Gene Ballard, Ben Ballard; very close and dear brother, James H. Ballard; grandchildren, Claire Ballard, Nolan Ballard, Christie Marshall, Bo Ballard, Nick Ballard (Blaire), Abagail Sinett and Elizabeth Ann Collins; great grandchildren, Noah Hamilton, Maddie Hamilton, Jett Marshall, Shane Ballard, Blythe Ballard, Bristol Ballard and; many nieces and nephews, and mother of his sons, Joan Ballard Wright.

Forrest is preceded in death by his parents; and son Stephen L. Ballard DDS.

Private Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2020, at Onton Cemetery in Webster County, KY, with Pastor Stephen Russ officiating.   

Memorial Contributions may be made to: American Lung Association at 115 W Washington St #1180-South, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

Arrangements are being handled by BOONE FUNERAL HOME EAST CHAPEL – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN.

Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net

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