Terrell M. Ballard
March 14, 1933 ~ April 24, 2019
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailTerrell M. Ballard, 86, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at CarePartners Solace.
Born in Asheville, Terrell was a son of the late Clyde and Pansy Bishop Ballard. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Emily Erdine “Dee” Ballard, who died in 2016, and by siblings, Opal Roberts and Carroll Ballard.
Mr. Ballard served in Japan with the US Army, and retired as Engineering Coordinator for General Electric, Hendersonville, after 40 years. More recently he was a valued staff member with Groce Funeral Home for more than 25 years.
He was former Chairman of Deacons at Bent Creek Baptist Church and more recently was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church.
His family include his daughter, Julie Perkins (Larry) of Charlotte; son, Tommy Ballard of Asheville, and one granddaughter, Candace Perkins McCarty (Matt), currently living in Italy.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Talley officiating. Interment with military honors by the NC National Guard Honors Team will follow at the WNC State Veterans Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
For those who wish, memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
Services
Funeral Service: April 30, 2019 10:30 am
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Visitation: April 29, 2019 6:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Burial: April 30, 2019 12:00 pm
Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery
962 Old US Hwy 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711
828-252-3535
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
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I am truly sorry to hear that my good friend and partner, has passed away. Worked together for over 8 years and He was truly one of my dearest friends. we had some hard days, hot and cold but he never complained. and always there ready to help. many stories he shared that were very funny and some of the hardships he faced in his life. Iam going to miss o`l “BEN”, and will miss him dearly! R.I.P My best friend.
I am a Solace nurse no longer working but I do remember Terrell when he was working at Groce and would come there to pick up patients when they passed. He was a very kind genuine man and I know he will be missed. Pat Ward RN
I am praying for your family during this very difficult time.
To hear Terrell pray was an experience I will never forget. His confidence in their relationship and the easy communication between him and the Lord was such an inspiration to me. And now, what was “by faith” is now gloriously revealed to Terrell. What a time that will be!