David Eugene Ballard, 80, of Canal Fulton, died Friday, November 17, 2023 at Jackson Ridge Nursing Home.
David was born August 14, 1943 in Barberton, OH.
He served in the United States Army. He had been married to Elizabeth, Diane, Brenda and Nancy previously.
David retired from Timken after many years of service. He enjoyed playing Santa for the holidays, shooting and outdoors.
David was be deeply missed by his daughter Tricia “Punkin” Lynn Ballard; son Michael Fox; grandchildren Whitney, William, Ashlee, Jessica, David, Thomas, Jaelynn; great-grandchildren Serina, Byron, Brandalynn, Dammon, Hunter, Luna, Adrik, Ezra, Jaxton, Arlo; 2 brothers and a sister.
David was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Raynell S. Sparks, son David A. Ballard and a sister.
Friends may call Monday November 20, 2023 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services was followed at the funeral home with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating. Burial was be Wednesday November 29, 2023 at 9:45 am at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, where military rites was be held. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of David Ballard, please visit our flower store.