Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information

A supportive and attentive family man, goal driven leader with a humerous and bold personality, John D. Ballard, age 65, of Bellbrook, passed away Sunday, March 8th, 2020 at the Villages at the Greene.

John was born October 18th, 1954 to William Ballard and Ruth (Oberholtzer) Ballard. He was employed as Senior Proposal Manager for CACI International.

John is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Mary (McEnroe) Ballard; daughter, Cathy Goodman (Chris) of Bellbrook; son, Ray Beecher (Christina) of Loveland, Colorado; four grandchildren, Tazheh Kavoosi of Cincinnati, Devin Goodman of Bellbrook, Elaine Wirkus of Bismarck, North Dakota, and Dominique Beecher of Loveland, Colorado; parents, William and Ruth Ballard of Reading, Pennsylvania; and other family and close friends.

John loved all animals but particularly dogs and cats. Because of his love for animals, John wasn't a hunter but he enjoyed practicing and improving his aim at the shooting range. He was an avid and rapid Science Fiction reader who loved cutting edge science. He also loved his job and working in what he called "competitive intelligence". John "Granddad" adored fishing with his grandkids and was considered the "rock" of the family because of his supportive and attentive nature and involvement in each of their educational and life goals.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Sunday March 15th, 2020 from 2-4 pm at Conner & Koch Life Celebration Home, 92 W. Franklin St., Bellbrook, where we will savor some of John's favorite things. You are invited to share stories and memories at 4:00 pm at the Remembrance Service. A reception for family and friends will immediately follow. John will be laid to rest in Bellbrook Cemetery in a private family interment.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Greater Dayton Humane Society (https://hsdayton.org/donate). You are welcome to send a condolence or flowers, plant a tree and share a story about John at www.ConnerAndKoch.com by clicking on his name.

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