Edwin “Eddie” Ballard 75, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 in Crestview, Florida.
Eddie was born on July 1, 1948 in Andalusia, Alabama to Leroy and Eunice Ballard. He was a lifelong resident of Milligan, Florida and a member of First Baptist Church of Milligan.
Eddie loved riding horses, was an avid wrestling fan and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Eddie is preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Eunice Ballard, his brothers and sister, George Ballard, Bill Ballard and Jeanette Parker.
Eddis is survived by his wife of 45 years, Cynthia Ballard, his daughter, Barbara Villa, his brother, O.C. Ballard, his sisters, Jane Creech and Melva LeBrun and his three grandchildren, GraceLynn Villa 17, Maria Rosales 16, and Jace Bryan Broxson 13.
A funeral will be held on Monday, August 7, 2023 beginning at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Brackney Funeral Service with Pastor Charles Smith officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 7, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are appreciated.
You can share memories and offer condolences at http://www.brackneyfuneralservice.com
Brackney Funeral Service, Crestview, is entrusted with arrangements.
Brackney Funeral Service Chapel
Brackney Funeral Service Chapel
Jean Walker
August 6, 2023, 7:28 pm
Cindy I am so sorry to hear about your precious husband. Praying for you and Barbara and your Grandchildren. May God wrap his arm’s around you and bring you peace and comfort that only comes from above. 🙏🙏❤️❤️🙏🙏
Jim LeBrun
August 7, 2023, 1:19 pm
My fondest memories of Uncle Eddie involve horses and him working with them. I remember he and I taking a pair out for a race up in Baker at Uncle George and Aunt Barbara’s farm. We had a blast racing those two beautiful horses down that old dirt road. Uncle Eddie and Uncle Bill both helped instill my love of horses. I believe they are enjoying a great ride today down a glorious road in heaven ❤️🙏❤️
Marc Smith
August 7, 2023, 10:59 pm
I am so sorry I missed Eddie’s service. Eddie was a good man who had a good heart.
Rest in Peace
Chris Gordon
August 10, 2023, 1:19 am
Eddie was a long time family friend. Cindy and Barbara, my thoughts and prayers are with you both. RIP my friend. You will be missed.