Mr. Jake L Ballard

Jake grew up in White Settlement, Texas and graduated from Brewer High School. He served time in the US Navy and was a Golden Gloves boxer that later went on to coach his own boxing team. He enjoyed working on cars and turned that into a career working for General Motors for 30 years.

Jake never met a stranger and loved a competitive game of dominos. He will be remembered for his huge heart and his love for so many people. His smile was infectious and would warm your soul. He was strong, a fighter when life threw punches, but he was also kind and caring. He would help anyone, anytime, anywhere.

Until we see you again….. DOE DE DOE DOE, DOE DE DOE

Jake is survived by his wife Patricia Ballard, brother Wayne Ballard and his wife MaryAnn, sister Linda Davis and her husband Fred, and his daughters Rebel Massey and husband Gordo, Polly Anderson and husband Tinley, and Jamie Brunner and husband Todd. He had 6 grandchildren, Colby and his wife Chelsea, Cory, and Caden Jarrett, Kiley and Eli Brunner, and Mitchell Armstrong. He was also blessed with two great grandchildren Bridger and Baxten Jarrett.

Jake was preceded in death by his father Larry Ballard, his mother Bettie Ballard, his sister Marcine Reynolds, his brothers, Gaylord, Willie, Milford and Donald, and his mother-in-law Marjorie Harmon.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in the name of Jake Ballard to Heart to Heart Hospice, located at 6940 River Park Circle, Fort Worth, Texas 76116.

A visitation for Jake will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Burleson Church of Christ, 1150 NW John Jones Dr, Burleson, TX 76028. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 12:00 PM, 1150 NW John Jones Dr, Burleson, TX 76028. A committal service will occur at Laurel Land Memorial Park - FW, 7100 CROWLEY RD, FORT WORTH, TX 76134.