William "Bill" Stokes Ballard

June 14, 2022

William Stokes Ballard “Bill”, 75, of Josephine, passed away on June 14, 2022 in his home in Josephine. A Celebration of Life services will be held at 3:00p.m. Saturday, June 25th,2022 at Josephine Baptist Church with Dr.Ted Mashburn, officiating. William was born in Pensacola, Florida to Lilian Walker and Benjamin (Austin) Ballard on August 17, 1946. He worked for many years at The Grand Hotel in Point Clear and also worked for 10 years at the Robertsdale Nursing home. He was a veteran and served in the Navy as a coder during the Vietnam War. He was passionate about the natural world and loved snorkeling for aquarium fish and collecting palm trees. He was witty and enjoyed making people laugh. William is preceded in death by his father Benjamin (Austin) Ballard and his mother, Lilian Walker Ballard. William is survived by his daughter: Karen Kennedy, Son-in-law: Scott Kennedy, Grandson: Fisher Kennedy, Sister: Sherrie Smith, Brother in law: James Smith, Brother: Robert Ballard, Nieces: Leslie Williams and Marian Smith. The family wants to thank Springhill Hospice and especially Dorothy Hillery and her helpers for their loving care the last weeks of his life and the congregation of Josephine Baptist Church for their many prayers.