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Ken Ballard

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Kenneth Rahn Ballard, 72, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2010, at Baptist Orange Hospital.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2010, at North Orange Baptist Church with Reverend Lynn Ashcraft, retired pastor and Reverend Scott McIntosh officiating. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Joaquin, Texas on July 28, 1937, he was the son of Martin Luther Ballard and Precious Bessie Wimberley Ballard. Ken was very passionate about his business as CEO of S & T International Inc. in Mauriceville which was named for his children. He loved to travel, snow skiing, his horses and especially golf. Ken attended North Orange Baptist Church. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Preceded in death by his parents.

Ken is survived by his wife, Linda Ballard of Orange; daughter, Tamara Barnum of Houston; son, Scott Ballard of Orange; and grandchildren, Kenneth Ballard Barnum and Oliver Barnum.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Earl Williams, Pete Sterling, Jerry Hughes, Darby Byrd, Cimron Campbell, Randy Brown, Buddy Hahn, Donnie Mires, Dewey Scott and Melvin Hogan. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Fellow Golfers in the Points Group at Sunset Grove Country Club.

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Anonymous September 30, 2010
I have just learned that Kenneth passed, otherwise I would have paid my respects to him. I enjoyed working for him in Mauriceville and Woodville and had the utmost respect for him.##imported-begin##John Hanner##imported-end##
Anonymous February 20, 2010
Dear Linda, Tamara, and Scott, I was saddened to find out today that Ken had passed away. Even though it seems like a lifetime ago, I still have fond memories of talking business with Ken, playing golf, and most of all how much he cared and loved his f##imported-begin##David Hasha##imported-end##
Anonymous February 16, 2010
My sweet friend Linda, My heart aches for the loss of your lifelong partner and best friend. You and Ken were truly an example of what a marriage can and should be. I wish that I could be there to spend some time with you but know that I am thinking of y##imported-begin##Alice Lyles Hjelmstrom##imported-end##
Anonymous February 11, 2010
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Talon Insurance Agency##imported-end##
Anonymous February 11, 2010
You and Kenny were one of the greatest love stories! You will have many, many wonderful memories. We will always miss him.##imported-begin##carol hahn##imported-end##
Anonymous February 11, 2010
Linda & Family, I was so sorry to hear about my fried & classmate passing away. I pray that you will find peace in the coming days in knowing that Kenneth was a great person & loved his family. We will miss him in the up coming class reunions. He was a##imported-begin##Jean Sorsby##imported-end##
Anonymous February 10, 2010
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in out thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Caryn Crawford & Jimmy Mohr##imported-end##
Anonymous February 10, 2010
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Caryn Crawford & Jimmy Mohr##imported-end##
Anonymous February 10, 2010
Linda & Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Ken was a WONDERFUL man. He loved Life and each of you. We always enjoyed the good times we shared. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Bonnie & Tony Ber Montgomery, Texas##imported-begin##Bonnie Ber##imported-end##
Anonymous February 10, 2010
Linda, I am so sorry about Ken. You have been in my thoughts ever since I heard..My heart hurts for you and your family. Our prayers are with you. Carolyn##imported-begin##Carolyn and Charles Chandler##imported-end##
Anonymous February 10, 2010
Linda, Tamara & Scott, Jeff and I were so very sorry to hear of Ken's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.##imported-begin##Sandra & Jeff Cooper##imported-end##
Anonymous February 10, 2010
Linda, Tammy, and Scott: You've been in our thoughts since we read the obituary this a.m. We wish we could be with you, but prior appointments kept us from coming to Orange. Please know our thoughts are with you.##imported-begin##Curtis and Bennie Jacobs##imported-end##
Anonymous February 9, 2010
Linda, Tamara, and Scott: Words cannot express the sorrow tht I have for you all. I know you are hurting. Ken was such a great husband, father, and friend. We will all miss him so. I bet he has already made a tee time.##imported-begin##Buddie Hahn##imported-end##
Anonymous February 9, 2010
My Dear friends, I am very sad today. I know that life is so uncertain but he was so happy about three weeks ago, when I spoke with he and Linda. I know we will see him again one day...and I thank God for the friendship and love that our "little" Class o##imported-begin##Tom & Jaunell Gray##imported-end##
Anonymous February 9, 2010
Linda, Tamara, Scott, I offer my deepest sympathies for the loss of Ken. In the time I knew him as friend and Father in Law, I know how he loved his family. The most special memories I have were of Christmas and Thanksgiving, as an honored guest in your h##imported-begin##Greg Noske##imported-end##
Anonymous February 9, 2010
Mrs. Ballard,Scott and entire Ballard family: I know there are no words I can say to ease your pain,but please know I am truly sorry for your loss and wish your comfort in this very sorrowful, trying time in your life. It is a loss to us as a staff at S a##imported-begin##Lynn McKinney##imported-end##