William H. Ballard

William H. Ballardof CandorDon't grieve for me, for now I'm freeI'm following the path God laid for me.I took His hand when I heard Him callI turned my back and left it all.I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play.Tasks left undone must stay that way.I've found that peace at the close of day.If my parting has left a void, fill it now with remembered joy.A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.Ah yes, these things I too will miss.Be not burdened with times of sorrowI wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.My life's been full, I savored much.Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.Perhaps my time seemed all to brief,Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.Lift up your hearts and share with me.God wants me now, He set me free.On April 25, 2010, William Henry Ballard, age 22, was set free. Our child of God, returned to God. Missing him so very much are his parents, David D. and Sibyl (Tanner) Ballard, his sisters, Christie Tanner and Edie Lupo, his brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Janet Augello, his grandmother, Patricia Birchall, aunts and uncles, John and Gina Ballard, Paul and Denise Ballard, Wes and Linda Tanner, Nancy Burnett, nephews, Daniel and Domonick Jackson, several cousins, many close friends , his beloved dog Midnight and cat Whiskers. He was greeted in heaven by his grandparents, Duane Ballard, Robert Birchall, Wesley and Virginia Tanner.Will was a wonderful young man, quiet and gentle, courteous and helpful, and had the biggest heart known to man. He was a member of McKendree United Methodist Church, had attended schools in Candor and graduated from the Ridley- Lowell Business and Technical Institute Evening Networking and Technical Support Specialists Program. Will, your spirit will live within us for eternity . We love you. Will's family will receive friends at the MacPherson Funeral Home, 5 Whig St., Newark Valley on Thursday from 6-8 pm. A Celebration of his life will follow there at 8 PM with his pastor, Rev. Robert A. Abell officiating. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery on Friday at the convenience of the family.Friends wishing to remember Will with a memorial contribution are asked to kindly consider the McKendree United Methodist Church Youth Program in memory of William H. Ballard.Memories and words of comfort may be shared with Will's family at our website, macphersonfuneralhome.com