Brad Elisher Ballard's Obituary
Brad Elisher Ballard, 54, of Orange City, Florida died October 12, 2024 at his home following an extended illness. He was born February 6, 1970 in the city of Oneonta, Otsego County, New York, the son of
Elisher J. and Linda (Chase) Ballard. He spent his childhood in the Milford, New York area before moving to Queensbury, New York in 1986. He was a member of the Milford United Methodist Church.
Upon graduation from Queensbury Union Free High School, Brad enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was later discharged with an Honorable Mention as a Lance Corporal for medical reasons. He moved to Florida in 2019 and became the Maintenance Manager of the Candlelight Mobile Home Park, a job he held until his death.
Brad's hobbies included hunting, fishing, and playing cards.
Surviving are his mother, Linda G. Ballard and father Elisher J. Ballard of Queensbury, New York; son Tyler M. South and wife Samantha of Argyle, New York; sister Doreen (Ballard) Bischof and husband Keith of
Poughquag, New York; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Cremation was at Baldauff Funeral Home in Orange City, Florida. At his request, there will be no calling hours or funeral. However, a graveside service for close family and friends will be held at the Milford Cemetery in the near future, date to be determined.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in Brad's memory to the Memorial Fund of the Milford United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 127, Milford, New York 13807.
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