Roger Keith Ballard Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Roger Keith Ballard (Chester, Maryland), who passed away at the age of 79, on June 11, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lester Ballard and Helen Ballard; his brothers, Lester Ballard and Gary Ballard; his brother-in-law Gary Cooper; his nephew Matthew Cooper; his parents-in-law, Thomas and Margaret Horty; and his sister-in-law Susan Horty.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Margaret Horty; his children, Brian, Brent (Carly) and Brittany (Brad); his grandchildren, Brooks, Milo, Florence, Simon and Beau; his sister Beverly Cooper; his sister-in-law Barbara Ballard; his sister Lesley Todd (Mark); and his brothers-in-law, Joe Horty (Cheryl), Tony and Pat Horty (Linda). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Care for ALS Inc., 11073 Central Avenue, Ridgely, MD 21660, or to the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department, 1610 Main Street, Chester, MD 21619.