Gerald “Jerry” R. Ballard, 68, of
Little York, IL, passed away at 9:50 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2017 at his
home.
He was born on August 12, 1948 in
Rock Island County, IL, the son of Richard “Dick” A. and Elizabeth “Betty” J.
(Bertelsen) Ballard. Jerry was raised
and educated in Warren County and graduated from Yorkwood High School in 1966. He later attended the Rankin Trade School in
St. Louis, MO.
Jerry served his country in the
United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
Jerry married Karen Aper. He later married Rosemary “Rosie” Gipson on
March 6, 1982 in Altona, IL, she survives.
Jerry first worked as a diesel
mechanic at Munson Transportation for 24 years.
He then worked for Myron Simpson at the Simpson Auction House for 15
years before buying the auctions house and starting Ballard Auction Service,
which he operated for 15 years. Jerry
loved going to auctions, doing yard work, golfing, and spending time with his
family. He was a member of the Little
York Lions Club, Monmouth V.F.W. and American Legion.
Surviving Jerry is his wife, Rosie
Ballard of Little York, IL; daughters, Cindy ( Donna) Ballard of Montezuma, NY,
Tricia ( John) Aylesworth of Mt. Pulaski, IL and Brandy (Sonda) Walsh of Tiffin,
IA; his grandchildren, Shelby Young, Emma Aylesworth, Elaine Aylesworth, Kayla
Aylesworth; great granddaughter, Parker Bailey; his mother, Elizabeth J.
“Betty” Ballard of Monmouth; 5 brothers, John (Betty) Ballard on Monmouth, Jim
(Lola) Ballard of Monmouth, Joe (Donna) Ballard of Kirkwood, Jeff (Peg) Ballard
of Little York and Jay (Jean) Ballard of Little York; numerous nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
father.
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