Obituary

John Lane Ballard, 66, of Lubbock, passed away on Nov. 7, 2013, in Lubbock. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, at Kornerstone Funeral Directors Chapel with the Rev. John Ballard, associate pastor of the First Baptist Church in Lubbock, officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview.

John was born on Dec. 29, 1946, in Lubbock to John Fletcher and Elsie Elaine Ballard. He grew up in Rochester, Texas, and attended schools there. He attended and graduated from Tarleton State University. He taught at Burlington High School in Emporia, Kan., for several years. He then got his master's degree from Oklahoma State University. He lived in Idalou for many years before moving to Lubbock. He worked in sales. He was a faithful member of the Downtown Bible Class of Lubbock.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fletcher and Elaine Ballard, and a granddaughter, Sydney Ballard.
He is survived by his wife, Dickie Holcomb Ballard; two sons, Kent Ballard of Plainview and Kole Ballard of Perryton; one sister, Patsy Lefevre and husband Steve of Rotan; and two granddaughters, Abby Ballard and Emily Ballard of Colorado City, Texas.

The family suggests memorials to the charity of your choice.

Condolences may be made at www.kornerstonefunerals.com.