Richard L. Ballard Sr.

September 30, 1936 - May 23, 2014

Richard L. Ballard Sr., 77, of Indianapolis, died Friday, May 23, 2014 at Golden LivingCenter - Brandywine in Greenfield following a lengthy illness. He was born September 30, 1936 in Indianapolis, a son of the late Louis and Dorothy (Hensley) Ballard. Richard was a meat cutter most of his career for Kroger and Taurus Foods. He also owned and operated Apple Appliances in Indianapolis. He enjoyed camping and fishing. He is survived by his children, Debbie Cox, Richard Ballard Jr., Candy Stafford, Kathy Van Treese, Penny Hullander, Sherri Ballard and Michael Scott; grandchildren, Melissa, Amanda, Richard, Joshua, Savanna, A.J., Dustin, Ryan, Nicole, Ricky, Amber, Miyareth, Michael and Sabrina; great-grandchildren, Zachary, Sam, Casey, Kerra, C.J., Hailey, Alaina, Sierra, Trystan, Aiden, Aires, Ruby Mae, Dayton, Isabella, Jordan, Jayden and Gabriella; two sisters, Pat Prior and Jean Huffman; two brothers, Curtis Ballard and Ronald Ballard and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack, Jed and Jervis Ballard; Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Post Road Christian Church, 1112 N. Post Road, Indianapolis, with Pastor Gary Whorlow officiating. Burial will follow in Acton Cemetery. Friends may call from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service Tuesday at the church. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Sproles Family Funeral Home in New Castle. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. Sproles Family Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Richard L. Ballard.