Mr. Allen Edward Ballard's Obituary
Allen Edward Ballard, age 94 of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife of 65 years, Sarah Ballard. He is survived by his brother James Ballard, his daughter Patsy Davenport (Byron), his granddaughters Angie Messina (Darrin) and Jennifer Jones (Brandon). He is also survived by his great-grandchildren Alyssa Messina, Bailey Messina (Kristen), and Ian Messina.
Allen was a very special person. He was giving, kind-hearted, and so very loving to all he met. He was a musician, who enjoyed playing guitar, banjo, and harmonica and when his daughter Patsy was young, he made a special tradition of playing her a song every night before bed. Patsy, as Allen’s only child, was his absolute pride and joy, and he adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren as well. Allen also loved food, especially ice cream, and filet mignon, and everything he had was “The Best He Ever Had.” Allen himself was the best as well, and he will be missed very much by all who knew him.
A visitation will be held on Friday May 24, 2019 from 11am to 1pm at Spring Hill Funeral Home with a celebration of life funeral service in the Spring Hill Funeral Home Chapel at 1pm. Burial in Historic Spring Hill Cemetery will follow. Spring Hill Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final care of Mr. Ballard. 5110 Gallatin Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37216. (615) 865-1101. “Where Nashville Comes to Remember.”
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