Raymond A. Ballard, 101, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 21, 2020 at home surrounded by those that love him. He was born May 27, 1918 in Poolville to Eliga Jack and Sarah Jane (Rose) Ballard. They both welcomed him home along with his son, Lewis Watson, daughter, Mavis Mabry and seven brother and one sister. He is survived by his grandchildren, William Thomas, Raymond Thomas and wife, Jessica, Robin Maxwell and husband, Eric and Justine Painter and husband, Brett; great grandchildren, Grace, Jack, Ashleigh and Amy; great great grandson, Elijah.