Virgle Ballard

Virgle “Pepaw” Ballard, 91, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away Tuesday, October 23rd 2018 in Decatur. Graveside Service:  2 p.m. Friday at Gibtown Cemetery, Jack County. Visitation:  5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at White’s Funeral Home, 130 Houston Ave., Weatherford. Virgle was born August 22nd 1927, to E.J. Ballard and Sara Jane Rose-Ballard. He was a graduate of Poolville High School. Virgle married Modena Anderson on December 22nd 1951 in Poolville. He retired from Perry Equipment in Mineral Wells. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 62 years, Modena; brothers, Bill, Hubert, Houston and Carl; and sister, Annie Robbins. Survivors include his daughter, Carlene Ivester and husband, Dan, of Poolville; granddaughter, Tiffany Harrison, and Rod Sharp, of Poolville; grandson, Matthew Harrison, and Briar, of Denton; great-grandchildren, Sydney Sharp, Jason Sanford, and Leela Harrison; brother, Raymond Ballard of Poolville; several nieces and nephews; and numerous extended family members and friends.