2006: With grandson and fellow August birthday boy Zachary.

1997: "Cowboy Joe" with grandson "Droopy Drawers" Brandon and granddaughter "Why Am I Here?" Sam.

1996: With grandson Brandon & granddaughter Alexis.

1992: With Amanda and new granddaughter Sam.

1990: Granddad, Mark & Gram with new granddaughter Amanda.

From 1962: With wife Judy and sons Mike & Mark

From 1950(?): Dad on the right with older brother Bill and younger brother John.

To my husband Joseph, As I'm sitting here with my deepest feelings of you, it is very hard to swallow the pain of you gone and not with me forever, but i know you are in the better place where there's no more sickness or pain & As much as we want to hold on to each other forever perhaps is not meant to be. But with all the memories from the day I met you until your last breath  I treasure those memories in my heart forever until i see you again. You might be gone but you are in my heart & my thoughts. You were a good loving husband & you were loving me as much as i love you, so i am not saying goodbye because i will see you again. I love you my dear husband & I'm carrying you in my heart forever. SB.

Joseph Howard Ballard, North Kansas City High School

My Dear Dad was my hero, my rock and guide. He was always there when I needed him. When I was a little girl he would take me to McDonald's after school everyday. He was the only one I would let cut my bangs because he got them straight.  He always stood up for me when others made me sad or mad. He was the best granddad, he loved to play with all of his grandchildren. Even though I know he is no longer in pain, I will miss him greatly.
I love you Dad!
- Your daughter

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Joseph H. Ballard

August 8, 1936 – February 27, 2018

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