Mr. Robert "Tom" Ballard
June 5, 1941 - July 6, 2016
Mr. Ballard was born on June 5, 1941 in Jefferson County , the son of James Ballard, Sr. and Ida Jones Ballard. Robert was retired as a security officer at the prison. He was a member of the Jessamine Ridge Baptist Church were he served as chairman of the Deacon Board. Robert enjoyed fishing, watching sports, grilling and frying turkeys. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers; Emanuel Gaines, James Ballard, Jr., and Norman “Joe” Ballard. Robert is survived by his wife: Frances Ballard; two sons: Robert Thomas Ballard, Jr. and Ken Ballard and wife Myeshia; one daughter: Patricia D. Smith; one sister: Mary McElroy; grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. Online condolences may be sent to www.westgatefh.com
Mr. Ballard was born on June 5, 1941 in Jefferson County , the son of James Ballard, Sr. and Ida Jones Ballard. Robert was retired as a security officer at the prison. He was a member of the Jessamine Ridge Baptist Church were he served... View Obituary & Service Information