Eddy Darren Ballard, 56 year old husband of Amy Jo Bishop Ballard, of Belgreen, AL passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016. Visitation will be Monday, March 28, 2016 from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. at Allsboro Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The funeral will at 3 p.m. with burial in adjoining cemetery.
Eddy was born and raised in Opelika, Al where he was a member of the Northside Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Opelika High School and Southern Union College. He was retired from the Uniroyal- Goodrich tire plant of Opelika, Al.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Betty Ballard; brother, Terry Ballard, and father-in-law, Henry Olen Bishop.
Eddy is survived by his loving wife, Amy Jo Bishop Ballard; daughter, Carol Ann Bishop Ballard; son, William Olen Bishop Ballard; daughter, Alexandria Adelẽ Ballard; mother-in-law, Joyce Askew Bishop; brother, Lynn Ballard; brother-in-law, Johnny Bishop and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Pallbearers will be William Ballard, Johnny Bishop, Jeff Johnston, Trevor Hardy, Luther Bishop, and Earl Thomas.