Jerry "Popeye" Eldon Ballard's obituary , Passed away on May 1, 2026 in White Deer, Texas

Jerry "Popeye" Eldon Ballard

January 12, 1936 - May 1, 2026 (90 years old)

White Deer, Texas

Jerry "Popeye" Eldon Ballard's obituary , Passed away on May 1, 2026 in White Deer, Texas

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Jerry "Popeye" Eldon Ballard

January 12, 1936 - May 1, 2026 (90 years old)

White Deer, Texas

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Jerry Eldon Ballard Obituary

The world bids farewell to Jerry Eldon Ballard of White Deer, Texas, departing on May 1, 2026 at the age of 90. Jerry leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Vivian "Meme" Riggins Ballard; his parents, Leonard McKinley Ballard and Gladys Nona Osborne Ballard; his stepmother Laura Osborne Ballard; his brothers, Gene Donald Ballard, Ross Leonard Ballard and Eddie Raverty; and his mother-in-law Lorene Riggins Travis.

He is survived by: his children, Kerry Eldon Ballard (Kim) of White Deer and Therelena Meeks Mitchell (Bohol) of Panglao; his grandchildren, Clinton Ryan Meeks of Panglao, Bohol, Zach Wade Ballard (Mandi) of Panhandle, Trevor Wayne Ballard (Andrea) of Panhandle and Carissa Danielle Turner (Chris) of Pearland; his great grandchildren, Leighton, Kaylee and Chloe Ballard; and his siblings, Jerald Ballard of Corpus Christi and Joyce Curbo of Brownwood.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Interim Healthcare of Pampa at 2217 Perryton Pkwy., Pampa, TX, 79065 or to the Rae of Sunshine Scholarship Fund at @Raeof-Sunshine on Venmo or 2137 N. Banks, Pampa, TX, 79065.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Carmichael Whatley Funeral Directors - Pampa



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