Howard Eugene Ballard

Howard Eugene BALLARD, 72, of Clanton died Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at his residence in Clanton. He was born on Friday, March 27, 1936 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Son of the late Zeb Mims and the late Inez Ballard. He was a Logger. Surviving are his wife, Violet Ballard of Clanton, AL; Daughter, Norma Jean (Obie) Moates of Clanton, AL; 2 Grandsons, Waythan (Jessica) Easterling of Clanton, AL, Wesley (Brittany) Easterling of Camp Lejeune, NC; Great-Grandson, Wathan Robert Easterling; 3 Brothers, Charles Mims, Rena Mims, Douglas Mims; Sister, Floyce Durham. He was preceded in death by: Son, Phillip Ballard and Daughter, Brinda Sue Ballard. Friends will be received from 5-8, Thursday, December 18, 2008 at Pinedale Assembly of God Church. Graveside services will be held Friday, December 19, 2008, at 2:00 pm. at Pinedale Assembly of God Cemetery with Rev. Thurman Cleckler officiating. Martin Funeral Home directing.