Obituary of James A. Ballard

James A. Ballard passed away on Saturday April 23, 2011 at the Charlotte Regional Hospital in Punta Gorda, Florida while visiting his sisters. Born in Gloversville, NY on March 22, 1946, he was the son of the late Albert and Dorothy Freese Ballard. Upon graduation from Johnstown High School in 1964, Jim entered the Air Force where he served during the Vietnam War until 1968. Jim worked most of his life as a mason contractor following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father owning his own business. On August 3, 1969, he married the former Darlyn J. Vincent of Fonda, NY. This year would have marked their 42nd wedding anniversary. Jim loved working in his yard when he was in good health and he also enjoyed computer games. Jim adored his two daughters and his friends and family. Survivors include his wife, Darlyn Jane Ballard of Queensbury; his precious daughters Tracey Lynn Ballard and Shannon Leigh Ballard both of Glens Falls, NY; his sisters, Bonnie Souser and Linda Ballard both of Punta Gorda, FL; his father in law Edward Vincent of Fonda; brother and sister in law Gary and Bette Vincent of Gloversville and several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at 1:00 pm at the Jackson & Betz Funeral Home, 15 Main Street, Fultonville with the Rev. Dr. R.W. Williams officiating. Family will receive friends and family from 12:30 to 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Sand Flats, Fonda with military honors. Jim's family request no flowers, but donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. A special thanks to Bud Hamm and Barbara and Meaghan Johnson for rushing his daughters to Florida so they could be at his bedside at the end.