NAME: Benedict Joseph ""Benny"" Ballard AGE 72
ADDRESS: Bardstown, KY
DATE OF DEATH: 11 AM Thursday, April 2, 2009
PLACE OF DEATH: Nelson County, KY
He was born October 10, 1936 at Holy Cross, KY.
He was a former Barber and Farmer. He operated ""Benny & Crew"" Barber Shop in Bardstown, KY.
He was a Veteran of the U. S. Navy. He was a member of American Legion Post 121 & Knights of Columbus # 1290.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY
Father: Cleophas Fabian Ballard
Mother: Anna Marie Hagan Ballard
2 Sisters: Flavia Moschetti & Theresa Spalding
5 Brothers: Aloysius, Paschal, Emmanuel, Paul & Caleb Ballard

SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
Wife of 50 years: Susan Thompson Ballard
3 Daughters:
Catherine Ballard - Dallas, TX
Dr. Deborah Ballard - Louisville, KY
Susan Salyer (Johnathan) - Cincinnati, OH
5 Sons:
Joe Ben Ballard (Cathy)- Cub Run, KY
Tom Ballard (Pam)- Cox's Creek, KY
Dr. Jude Ballard (Irene) - Lebanon, KY
Ed Ballard - Bloomfield, KY
Brian Ballard - Midway, KY
1 Sister:
Agnes Sims (Bobby) - Corydon, IN
2 Brothers:
Ignatious Ballard (Cecelia) - Holy Cross, KY
Frank Ballard (Jane) - Holy Cross, KY
12 Grandchildren

FUNERAL MASS 11 AM Monday, April 6, 2009 at Holy Cross Catholic Church - Holy Cross, KY
CELEBRANT Rev. R. Joseph Hemmerle
BURIAL : Holy Cross Cemetery
VISITATION: 1 PM till 8 PM Sunday at Mattingly Funeral Home - Loretto, KY
Vigil will be at 5 PM Sunday.

Grandsons will be pallbearers