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Von Edison Ballard
Born: 1/13/1935
Died: 1/16/2025
Age: 90
Community: Davison, MI
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BALLARD, Von Edison – of Davison, MI, age 90, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. A Funeral Service will be held 1 PM Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, Davison, MI 48423; Chaplin Ken Carver officiating. Interment, with Military Honors, immediately following the service at Meadowview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive visitors 11 AM-1 PM Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Allen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the family to be donated to charitable organizations, in Von’s memory.
Von was born in Strawberry, Arkansas on January 13, 1935, son of the late Virgil Ballard and Ester (Sneed) Ballard Massey. He married Barbara on March 12, 1960, at Richfield Church of the Nazarene in Otisville, MI. They were happily married for 57 years. January 16th marked Von’s passing, which was also the birthday of his late wife, Barbara. This marked the final chapter of their love story.
Von grew up in Grange, Arkansas and attended Cave City Schools. He moved to Michigan to begin his 30-year career with General Motors. During this time, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served his country. In 1960, he married Barbara, and they raised their family in Davison. When the decision was made to add landlord to his many responsibilities, it became a family endeavor. In October 1986, Von retired from G.M. and travelled the U.S. with their 5th wheel trailer. They finally settled in Las Vegas, Nevada for the winter months until they were blessed with their 5 grandchildren.
Von was a devoted husband, dad and grandpa. He lived a simple life, was a self-made and self-taught man, worked hard and instilled a strong work ethic in his family. When asked about retirement, his response was, “I never stopped working and that is what keeps me going.” He was a man of very few words and believed a handshake cemented a deal. The “I Love You’s”, hugs, and “I’m Proud of You’s”, came as the grandchildren were born, but anyone who ever met our dad knew that his family was his proudest accomplishment.
Von is survived by 3 daughters, Judith Ballard, Nancy Ballard and Susan (Mark) Lutz; 5 grandchildren, Charles and Gregory Smith, Douglas, Kimberlee and Victoria Lutz; 2 brothers residing in Arkansas, Robert (Donna) Ballard and Lester (Ann) Ballard; many other loving family members and good friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and brothers, Glen Ballard and E.W. Ballard.
Please share your thoughts with the family at www.allenfuneralhomeinc.com
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1/25/2025 |
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1/25/2025 |
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Allen Funeral Home
9136 Davison Rd
Davison, MI 48423Get a Map to this location...
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Chaplin Ken Carver |
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