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William J. “Will” Ballard

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William J. “Will” Ballard

Birth
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
20 May 2021
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
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William J. "Will" Ballard, 47
May 20, 2021
William J. "Will" Ballard, 47, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Sarah A. (Coffey) Ballard and the late William J. Holland.

Most will remember Will for his strong work ethic and drive to help others. He would often help kids in need by helping them find employment and make a way for themselves. Those who knew Will best, knew he was a die-hard New York Giants fan. He also enjoyed music and dancing.

He will be sorely missed by his mother Sarah, children: Derrall, Shade, Shaniya, and Janaeyah Ballard, grandchildren: Zariah and Ayanna, and siblings, James, Charles, David, Bobby, Robert Jr., Odis, Kevin, Joyce, Willie Mae, Vera, Diane, Ruby and Pat. Will is survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends. He was preceded in passing by his father, William J. Holland, stepfather, Robert E. Ballard, Sr., and siblings, Lyndon, Eddie, Betty Jean, and Larry.

Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral service at 2PM on Friday, May 28, 2021 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St. Lancaster, PA 17602. A viewing will be held from 1PM until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Will's name may be made to the American Cancer Society.
William J. "Will" Ballard, 47
May 20, 2021
William J. "Will" Ballard, 47, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Sarah A. (Coffey) Ballard and the late William J. Holland.

Most will remember Will for his strong work ethic and drive to help others. He would often help kids in need by helping them find employment and make a way for themselves. Those who knew Will best, knew he was a die-hard New York Giants fan. He also enjoyed music and dancing.

He will be sorely missed by his mother Sarah, children: Derrall, Shade, Shaniya, and Janaeyah Ballard, grandchildren: Zariah and Ayanna, and siblings, James, Charles, David, Bobby, Robert Jr., Odis, Kevin, Joyce, Willie Mae, Vera, Diane, Ruby and Pat. Will is survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends. He was preceded in passing by his father, William J. Holland, stepfather, Robert E. Ballard, Sr., and siblings, Lyndon, Eddie, Betty Jean, and Larry.

Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral service at 2PM on Friday, May 28, 2021 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St. Lancaster, PA 17602. A viewing will be held from 1PM until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Will's name may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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  • Created by: Dale Shenk
  • Added: May 25, 2021
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/227735271/william_j-ballard: accessed ), memorial page for William J. “Will” Ballard (unknown–20 May 2021), Find a Grave Memorial ID 227735271, citing Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Dale Shenk (contributor 47619571).