James Dwight Ballard Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Dwight Ballard (Eaton Rapids, Michigan), who passed away on January 3, 2026 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Dwight Ballard to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dwight Ballard and Eva Ballard; his sisters, Nancy Ballard and Esther Richmond; and his wife Carolyn Ballard.
He is survived by: his children, Ron Ballard (Karen), Cathy Bowen (Phil), Dave Ballard (Joanna) and Bruce Ballard (Julie); and his grandchildren, LaRona Jones, Patrick Bowen (Aleaha), Andrew Bowen (Lisa), Laura Koopman (Jaime), Jeff Ballard (Melissa), Jack Ballard (Milo Kruppa), Abbey Ballard and Brandon Ballard (Brianna). He is also survived by 13 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Eaton Rapids, Eaton Rapids Teen Space or CFHZ-Freedom Village Scholarship Fund in loving memory of James Dwight Ballard.
