"Sally, so very sorry for your lost, I was looking for someone from our church when I ran across Daryl's Obituary, your in my thoughts and prayers, and if sometime you would enjoy meeting some were and talk give me a ring, I would love to share our many thoughts together. your cousin Russ."
In loving memory of
Daryl L. Ballard
May 7, 2018
Daryl L. "Sparky" Ballard, of Quincy, died Monday, May 7, 2018 in his home.
Daryl was born January 1, 1940 in La Harpe, Illinois, the son of George L. and Velna Lee Parris Ballard. He married Janet L. "Sally" Lehner on September 22, 1961 in Quincy, IL. She survives.
Daryl was an avid racing fan and he enjoyed attending local dirt track races at Quincy Raceways. He was also an avid NASCAR fan, and the late Dale Ehrnhardt Sr. was his favorite driver. Daryl and Janet were members of Madison Park Christian Church where he served as Scout Leader for local Troop #56. He worked for many years at Huck Fixture Company in Quincy. Daryl was very artistic man, and in his spare time he enjoyed sketching and drawing. He also enjoyed working with his hands and was a fine craftsman.
Along with his wife, Daryl is survived by three sons, Tony L. Ballard of Quincy, IL, Bill R. (Mary Ann) Ballard and Daryl L. (Angie) Ballard, both of Mendon, IL; eight grandchildren, Mitchell and Logan Ballard, both of Quincy, Brandi (Cody) MacArthur and Kasie (Jeremy) Totsch, both of Liberty. IL, Alisha (Josh) Peters of Fowler, IL, Ashley (Jeremy) Orr, Christopher (Danielle) Robertson, and Riley Jones, all of Quincy; five great-grandchildren, Addy Weber of Mendon, Thomas Robertson, and Abel and Jordyn Orr, all of Quincy, and Kara Jo Totsch of Mendon; a brother, Bill (Georgian) Ballard of Quincy; a sister, Geri (Bill) Hale of Saint Louis, MO; and a brother-in-law, Max (Sandra) Lehner of Texas.
Daryl was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Rochell Stanbridge, and a granddaughter, Emily Ballard
Services: 10:00 am Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Rev. Henry Pratt officiating.
Burial: Quincy Memorial Park, Quincy, Illinois
Visitation: 4 - 7 pm on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
Memorials: Blessing Hospice or Madison Park Christian Church
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"I worked w Sparky at Huck?s in the late ?80s. What a nice man. My sympathies to the family."
"Our Deepest Condolences to the Ballard family."
"I'm so sorry for your loss Prayer's for the whole Ballard Family Hugs"
"To the entire Ballard family my deepest condolences on the loss of your father, brother, uncle. My prayers will be with the family at this difficult time."
"Bill, thinking of you and your family during this difficult time."
"DARYL sorry to hear about your dad great guy I know he will greatly missed our prayers go out to you & your family..."
"Bill and family, I was saddened to hear of your loss. Sending you and the family my deepest condolences, and knowing that the thoughts and prayers of many are with you."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time."
"Thinking of you all at this time of sorrow with fond memories of Daryl during my years at Madison Park and pack 56."
"Sorry for your loss"
"So very sorry for your loss. Please rest easy Heaven has received a good man"
"My deepest condolences to you, Ballard family. I love every memory of him. He was such a devoted man, hard worker, and loved his family. Hugs and prayers, live always, Michelle."
"Praying for you all Daryl, Bill and the rest of the family. So very sorry for your loss."
"Our Deepest Condolences to the Ballard family."
"Thinking of all of you during this time. "Big Daryl" always made me laugh with his quirky jokes and comments. He'll be watching down on all of you."
"So sorry for your loss. Always loved visiting with "Big" Daryl. He always made you smile and laugh. He will be missed!!??"
"Bill, So sorry for your loss. Prayers are sent to you and your family in this time of sorrow."