Craig Alan Ballard Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 19, 2025, at the age of 70, Craig Alan Ballard of Bolt, West Virginia passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid Craig Alan farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Craig Alan is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Ballard and Joyce Ballard. He is survived by: his wife Angela Ballard (Trent); his children, Craig "Buzzy" Ballard of Bolt, WV, Kimberly Honaker (Josh) of Newport, NC and Lori Beth of Bolt, WV; and his siblings, William "Billy" Ballard (Renee) and Cynthia Patrick of Ohio. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Calfee Funeral Home (800 S Oakwood Ave, Beckley, WV 25801). A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the New River Animal Shelter, 201 Maple Ave., Oak Hill, WV, in Craig's honor.
