James T. Ballard

1939 ∼ 2012

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James T. Ballard, 72, was born August 31, 1939 in Marshall, TX to Ruben Ballard and Gussie Mae Flowers and passed away August 25, 2012 in Houston, TX. James was a US Navy veteran and also was employed with the Merchant Marine as a seaman for Sabine Towing Company. James was a long time member of Beaumont prior to moving to Lumberton in 2005.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, August 31, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, officiated by Reverend Scott Newell, with interment following at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Sour Lake. A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday, August 30, from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

James is survived by his daughters; Danette Ballard of Beaumont, Katherine Thibodeaux and husband, Joey, of Lumberton and Carrie Ballard of Lumberton; two granddaughters, Athena and Victoria and a great-grandson, Peyton; sister, Patsy Luckey and brothers Bennie and Jerry Ballard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diana D. Laughlin Ballard; his parents; brother, Robert and sisters, Carolyn and Betty.

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Anonymous August 30, 2012

Carrie so sorry for the lost for you and your family.##imported-begin##Stephanie Williams##imported-end##

Anonymous August 30, 2012

James was a wonderful man.He was sweet,kind, loving, generous and had a great sense of humor.I was blessed enough to have him in my life threw my best friend Carrie.Carrie is more like family to me as so was her dad. I always called him dad as that is how##imported-begin##Joy Hurst##imported-end##

Anonymous August 30, 2012

Carrie and Family, I am so very sorry for your great loss. I never met your father but from what I've been told he was a very loving man that was so very enjoyable to be around. Just know that he is now at rest with no pain and enjoying being with you##imported-begin##sara##imported-end##

Anonymous August 30, 2012

Carrie and Katherine, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of you Dad, he was truly a great man. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Amie##imported-begin##Amie Bourgeois Price##imported-end##

Anonymous August 29, 2012

"It has been an honor knowing you. I have learned a lot about myself through your inspiration and dedication. You will be missed dearly." -JJ##imported-begin##Juan Cepeda##imported-end##

Anonymous August 29, 2012

James is my grandfather and I lived with him for two months .I miss him bad but I know he is not suffering. James.t.Ballard u will be missed##imported-begin##victoria donoway##imported-end##

Anonymous August 29, 2012

James.t.Ballard was my father. James was a great man. I loved my father very much and miss he so badly. thank you if u are attending the funeral.##imported-begin##kathrine thibodeaux##imported-end##

Anonymous August 29, 2012

Words can't fully describe my grandpa, the relationship that we had, the person that he was, and how much I will miss him. He will be missed by me until the end of my days and I can't wait to share stories about him with my son, his great grandson. Love y##imported-begin##Athena Tallmadge, granddaughter ##imported-end##

Anonymous August 29, 2012

I wish the family the best in this very hard time, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.##imported-begin##Roger Hubbard##imported-end##

Anonymous August 29, 2012

Carrie--I am so sorry about your dad,,you are right he was a very good man,,,and he loved you so much. I could go on with stories of the memories I have from our childhood and adult years... I love you and Victoria and know that I am here if you need anyt##imported-begin##shandra tatom##imported-end##

Anonymous August 29, 2012

Katherine,we enjoy your dad so much,James was a good man.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Judy&Chuck##imported-begin##MR&MRS ZABISH##imported-end##

Anonymous August 29, 2012

Such a sweet man to me as a child growing up with his daughter.##imported-begin##Jennifer Hilz LeDoux##imported-end##

Anonymous August 29, 2012

Carrie, I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I remembered him as a sweet man who loved you very much. I know he is along side your mother now watching over you and your daughter. Love you sweetie.##imported-begin##Heather Bartocci##imported-end##