Biography: Neil Ballard, age 97, of North Little Rock, died July 26, 2006 at his home. He was born in El Dorado on February 12, 1909 to the late John A. and Jonnie Anna (Stocks) Ballard. He was employed with A.P.&L., Midsouth and Arkla Gas companies. He was a fifty-plus year member of Park Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings. Survivors include his wife of over 55 years, Christine (Griggers) Ballard; a son, Neil C. Ballard, Jr. of Tuscon, Arizona; daughter, Diane Richardson of Hot Springs; grandchildren, Cynthia Ivey, Stacey Stoll, Robert Richardson, Jr., Wanda Weissinger, Sherri Dilbert, and Gary Ballard; eight great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Chapel of Ruebel Funeral Home, Little Rock, officiated by Rev. Luke Flesher. Burial will follow in Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Park Hill Baptist Church, 201 East C Street, North Little Rock, 72116. Funeral arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home of Little Rock, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
Aunt Chris, I am also sorry that we lived too far away to visit and stay in touch. If we can be of help to you let me know. I always admired my Uncle Neil. When I was growing up he was an inspiration to me.
Yours in Christ,
Glenn & Peggy Ballard