Robert C. Ballard
October 24, 1922 – November 13, 2010
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<p>Robert C. Ballard, 88, formerly of Charlotte, Michigan, recently of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010 in Sun City Center, Florida.<br />Born October 24, 1922 to L. M. and Nellie (Collins) Ballard, Bob was Probate Judge of Eaton County Michigan for 20 years. Prior to being elected Probate Judge, he was Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney and had a law practice in Charlotte, Michigan.<br />Bob was a member of the First Congregational Church; Past Patron of Maple City Chapter #218 Order of Eastern Star; member of the Masonic Lodge and Shrine Club; and past President of the Lion's Club.<br />Bob was a devoted family man who loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed golfing, reading and traveling. <br />He is survived by his loving wife Doris of 64 years; daughters, Karen (Steve) Piro and Linda (James) Bird of Plano, Texas, and son Clark (Deb) Ballard of Mason, Michigan; four grandchildren, Allison Piro, Blake Piro and Alex Bird of Plano, and Sarah Bird of Berkeley, California, as well as many nieces and nephews.<br />He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Edwin Ballard of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Hal Ballard of Jackson, Michigan.<br />Donations in Bob's memory can be made to the American Heart Association.<br />http://honor.americanheart.org/site/TR?pxfid=182561&fr_id=1030&pg=fund&et=ripqJVuP5Uf2rjhEvUDb6A..&s_tafId=1061</p>
<p>Robert C. Ballard, 88, formerly of Charlotte, Michigan, recently of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010 in Sun City Center, Florida.<br />Born October 24, 1922 to L. M. and Nellie (Collins) Ballard, Bob was Probate Judge of Eaton County Michigan for 20 years. Prior to being elected Probate Judge, he was Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney and had a law practice in Charlotte, Michigan.<br />Bob was a member of the First Congregational Church; Past Patron of Maple City Chapter #218 Order of Eastern Star; member of the Masonic Lodge and Shrine Club; and past President of the Lion's Club.<br />Bob was a devoted family man who loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed golfing, reading and traveling. <br />He is survived by his loving wife Doris of 64 years; daughters, Karen (Steve) Piro and Linda (James) Bird of Plano, Texas, and son Clark (Deb) Ballard of Mason, Michigan; four grandchildren, Allison Piro, Blake Piro and Alex Bird of Plano, and Sarah Bird of Berkeley, California, as well as many nieces and nephews.<br />He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Edwin Ballard of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Hal Ballard of Jackson, Michigan.<br />Donations in Bob's memory can be made to the American Heart Association.<br />http://honor.americanheart.org/site/TR?pxfid=182561&fr_id=1030&pg=fund&et=ripqJVuP5Uf2rjhEvUDb6A..&s_tafId=1061</p>