William Joseph Ballard Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Joseph Ballard of Homestead, Florida, born in Urbana, Illinois, who passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact William had on those he encountered along his journey. Though William may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Ballard and Frances Ballard; his brothers, Douglas Ballard and Thomas Ballard; and his son Kevin Ballard.

He is survived by: his sons, William Keith Ballard and Thomas Kyle Ballard; and his siblings, James Ballard, Gregory Ballard and Rhonda Hardin.