Joseph Ray Ballard, age 53 of Loretto, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021. He was born July 3, 1967 and lived in Marion County. He was a former employee of Buzick Construction. He was a hard worker and loved his family and loved the outdoors.

Ray was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Francis "Joe" Ballard.

Survivors include his mother, Mary Brady Ballard of Loretto; one sister, Ann Calhoun (David) of Shepherdsville; two brothers, Wayne and Tony Ballard, both of Loretto; one niece, Tiffany Calhoun of Mount Washington and one nephew, Josh Calhoun of Elizabethtown; three great nephews, Nathan Taylor, Tyler Calhoun and Alex Calhoun; one great niece, Natalie Ann Calhoun.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto. Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant will officiate. Burial will follow in Saint Francis of Assisi Cemetery.

Visitation is 3-8 PM Tuesday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the funeral home is limited to 60 % occupancy, face coverings are required, and food and drink are prohibited.