Robert E. Ballard Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert E. Ballard of Charleston, Illinois, born in Mattoon, Illinois, who passed away on March 14, 2021 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert E. Ballard to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harvey Lee and Opal Ballard (Selby); his wife Loretta (Henderson); his sisters, Eileen Davisson and Carolyn Hortenstine; and his great grandchild Gannon Boles.
He is survived by: his children, Scott Ballard (Kimberly), Cheryl Ballard, Rita Reed (Gene) and Ruth Elaine Johnson; his granddaughters, Gina Ritter (Brent), Angela White (Trent), Amanda Boles (Nick) and Samantha Ballard; and his great grandchildren, Austin, Tyler White, Whitney, Brandon Ritter, Gunnar and Ella Kate Boles.
Memorial donations in his honor may be given to the Alzheimer's Association or a charity of the donor's choice.
