Richard Ballard

Richard L. “Rick” Ballard, Jr., age 43, of Albion passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 31, 1971, the son of Richard Ballard, Sr. and Doris Griffis Aleksiewicz.

Rick graduated from General McLane High School. He was a die hard Cleveland Browns fan, movie fanatic, but most of all, he loved his family.

In addition to his parents, Rick is survived by his wife, Sherri Plyler Ballard; daughter, Elizabeth Plyler and sons: Adam and Eric Ballard; his sister Lisa Carnes and her husband Gary and two nieces. He is further survived by his mother and father- in- law, Rose and Terry Plyler; and sister- in- law, Kelly Plyler.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main St. East, Girard. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Burton Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.burtonfuneralhome.com