September 24, 1947 ~ November 7, 2020
Joe Ballard, 73, Glasgow, died Saturday, November 7, 2020 at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow. He was born in Barren County on September 24, 1947 to the late Talbert and Lucille Garmon Ballard. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his brothers, Carlos Ballard, Herbert Ballard (Brenda), Robert Ballard (Linda) all of Glasgow, and Preston Ballard (Gayle) of Knob Lick; sister-in-law Margie Ballard of Edmonton; several nieces and nephews, and his family of caregivers at NHC Healthcare Center.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Jimmy Ballard and Garnet Ballard; his sisters: Lucy Fields (Henry), Lounell Smith (Clifton), and Mary Helen Ballard; his sister-ion-law Linda Ballard.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Locust Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home from 11 am Monday until time for service. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Shanti Niketan Hospice Home.
In keeping with the Governor’s recommendations for safety during funeral and memorial services, social distancing will be necessary; and face coverings are required.