"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day." 2Timothy 4:7-8. A retired construction company business owner, he passed away at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 69, a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church on Tuesday, April 23, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, April 24, from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m., conducted by Bro. George Threeton. Survived by his wife, Carolyn Dupuy Ballard; children, Brandi Ballard Corpuz and husband Lou of Maui, Hawaii, Whitney Ballard and fiancé Brian Devall of Virginia Beach, and Robin Ballard Roddy and husband Terrell; grandchildren, Jazmine and Trent Corpuz; two great-nieces, Samantha and Jewel Anderson; four great-nephews, Kaleb, Joshua, Jude and Jonas Clarke; and his only surviving Uncle and dear friend, Herbert Ballard. Also left to miss him are his nephew, Jim Clarke; and two nieces, Ashley Riddle and Shelley Riddle Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Sr. and Jewel Ballard; and son, Alvin Ballard III. Pallbearers will be Jim Clark, Bernell Ballard, Terrell Roddy, Brian Devall, Lou Corpuz and Trent Corpuz. Honorary pallbearer is Herbert Ballard. He was a graduate of Istrouma High School and attended Southeastern and LA Tech.
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Still a sorely missed friend! RIP Praise Jesus!!!
Phillip Glindmeyer
April 15, 2020
Alvin was such a wonderful fun part of my life and my family during high school. There is only one Alvin and he will not be forgotten. I know Jesus has him. Goodbye my friend.
Phyllis Arnold
May 17, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of "Uncle" Alvin's passing. It has been many years since I was married to Jim Clarke and used to visit the Ballard family. I always remember his laughter and fun personality. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Sandra Jeane Wood
May 14, 2013
Brandi, I feel like your daddy was my family too, and my heart is very sad. I pray for our Heavenly Father to hold you, Whitney, Robin, and Carolyn, as well as the rest of the family, close in His arms of comfort and healing.
Georgia Jones
May 13, 2013
Carolyn, Robin, and Whitney, you are in my prayers and thoughts. How your Alvin touched lives! How wonderful that he was a Christian. Love You
Georgia Jones
May 13, 2013
I LOVE YOU dADDY! YOU WERE THE GREATEST DAD THAT I COULD HAVE EVER HAD! YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME IN THOUGHT AND PRAYER! THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE SHOWN ME, TAUGHT ME, AND INSTILLED IN ME!
May 4, 2013
May 4, 2013
Carolyn,
My sincere sympathy and prayers are with you and your family for the loss of your loved one, may fond memories of Alvin bring you comfort and peace. Alvin was a beloved friend and teammate at Prescott Jr.,Istrouma High, and Louisiana Tech, where our time as friends and roommates are cherished memories. He will be dearly missed by all he touched with his sincere kindness and caring way. I will miss my dear friend and his big smile. Buck, Rest in Peace with God and I'll see you on the other side.
Bill McBunch
May 1, 2013
Carolyn,
We were so sorry to hear about Alvin passing. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you,and may God give to you His peace. Your cheerful smile and help at work, made my job a lot easier..."thanks"
Doug & Linda Bruce
April 26, 2013
...so long old friend...Jesus is calling...
Jackie Owens...Alello
April 26, 2013
Dear Carolyn and family - Alvin was a wonderful person. So glad I got to see him at our class reunion. My sympathy to you all. Sharon Abels Hamner
April 25, 2013
Miss you man.
alvin ballard
April 24, 2013
Carolyn- I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the peace that passes all understanding be with you and your family in this difficult time. My prayers are with you.
Hans and Dana Othmer
April 24, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Alvin and I were friends from the first hello at Istrouma. His smile was contagious.The entire Istrouma nation will feel his loss.
Jim and Helen Carruth
April 24, 2013
Carolyn,
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Our prayers are with all of you at this most difficult and trying time.
Tommy and Mamie Gerald
Tommy and Mamie Gerald
April 24, 2013
Carolyn: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Angela and David Zeringue
April 24, 2013
So sorry for your loss. We will all miss him but can rejoice knowing that he is HOME with no more pain. Saying prayers of comfort for the family. Love you
Mike and Lee Turner
April 24, 2013
Carolyn,
Extremely saddened by this news!
Sorry I have not been able to attend - however you are in my Prayers.
Our working together is always a bright spot my memory!
May God Bless you and give many - many great memories!
Vic Beverson
April 24, 2013
Goodbye, my dear friend! I am so glad we had a chance to talk last July at the reunion. God bless your beautiful family and all their wonderful memories. You are loved!
Carolyn Daigre
April 24, 2013
Carolyn, we are praying for you and your family during this sad time.
Jamie and D'Ette Ducote
April 24, 2013
Carolyn and girls, My heart is so heavy to lose such a good friend but I rejoice in knowing that he is safely wrapped in the ever loving arms of Jesus. We will miss his ever ready smile and love for everyone. He lived his faith. Love you, Jerry and Bennie Payne
Jerry n Bennie Payne
April 23, 2013
Mrs. Carolyn and daughters, I am so very saddened about Mr. Alvin's passing. He was so kind and loving to me each time we spoke. I am so fortunate to have recently reconnected with y'all. It seems like yesterday we were swimming at your camp! I love you and am here if you need a friend. Always,
Charmaine Hernandez Scott
April 23, 2013
Dear Alvin, you will be missed by everyone. Your biggest and best accomplishment was to bless us with Brandi :) thank
you for some wonderful memories Stay strong Carolyn & girls
Renee' Allen
April 23, 2013
Alvin and I were raised up in the same neighborhood, went to the same schools and have been friends our whole life, in the best sense of life. We weren't best of friends but I'd say "life long" for the best definition. His sister Donna, which I haven't seen in years was in my graduating class, and both were just the best of people. My prayers go out to all of the family, in this time of great sorrow.
Binky Glindmeyer
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Binky Glindmeyer
April 23, 2013
It was a joy to know Alvin. He was always quick with a smile. We are sadden by our loss, BUT, we can rejoice knowing HE has made the final journey home to be with our LORD. Our prayers and thoughts are with you Carolyn and the family.
DWAYNE GAFFORD
April 23, 2013
Goodbye, my dear cousin. Many sweet memories of my childhood include you. God's peace. Love, Linda
Linda Ballard Reeves
April 23, 2013
Carolyn...I'm so, so sorry for your loss. I don't think I ever saw Alvin without a smile on his face. I will keep you and yours in my prayers.
April 23, 2013
Carolyn and entire family:
We are very sad to hear of your loss. It was a pleasure to have known Alvin - who was a wonderful person and a good caring man. May the perpetual light of heaven shine upon Alvin forever, may the memories you have of Alvin gleam happily upon your future, and may God's grace be with Alvin's family in their loss during the times ahead.
Condolences from Claude and Diane Gonzales – Central, LA.
Claude & Diane Gonzales
April 23, 2013
Our sympathy and prayers go to the Ballard family! Alvin was a pleasure to know and we are certain that he will be truly missed by everyone who knew him.
Glenn and Joanie Battle
April 23, 2013
Carolyn,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we will lift you up in prayer that the Lord will give you His strength and comfort you today and in the days to come.
With sympathy, Beverly Starks
Beverly Starks
April 23, 2013
From elementary to high school, alvin was always there.
Albert Bostwick
April 23, 2013
Carolyn,
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God quickly bring comfort as you walk through this difficult time. Alvin was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Steve & Cheryl Krieg
April 23, 2013
We are sorry for your loss. We know that Alvin is in a better place and is no longer suffering. May God bless you.
Quinton and Sharon Arnold
April 22, 2013
Carolyn, Remember the parades, BBQ's, the girls digging out???? LOLOL Alvin would always be looking out for all of the kids? And we were getting the food ready. We had so much fun. He was one of a kind.....
April 22, 2013
Carolyn, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Alvin was always a good friend and a great guy. May God be with you and your family during this trying time. Butch Hays
April 22, 2013
We are heavy laden with sad hearts. Our Lord has called our precious friend home.
Paul & Lillian Green
April 22, 2013
I so remember Alvin in school. I always thought he was a super guy. My prayers are with his family.
Ann Bennett - Heck
April 22, 2013
Too a great Christian Brother and Friend, we loved you much.
Robert & Dianne Gafford
April 22, 2013
My high school classmate I only saw at reunions but what a great guy! Our loss, I will miss looking for him and visiting w/him at class reunions. I always got a huge smile and hug. Carolyn and family, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Kandi Boothe Prejean
April 22, 2013
Carolyn: My prayers are with you and your family. I went from 1st grade thorough 12 grade with Alvin. God be with you and your family! Barbara Truax Clark
April 22, 2013
My Hearfelt sympathy to Alvin's family.
I will always remember our wonderful fun times in High School. My Family & I have a special love for Alvin.
Phyllis Arnold
April 22, 2013
RIP Alvin
Rich Lindsay
April 22, 2013
So sorry to hear about Alvin's passing. I knew him in high school and he was quite a gentleman.
Tudy "Braai" McNabb
April 22, 2013
Carolyn, I am very sorry to learn of your loss. Alvin was such a wonderful person!
Vyron White
April 22, 2013
I am blessed to have known Alvin and all of the good times we've had in the past, but I know that I will have eternal blessings with my Brother in Christ when we meet in the promised land! I pray peace and comfort for Carolyn,his entire family and friends that he left behind. He will be missed! In Christ's Love! Wayne Clement
April 22, 2013
I remember him from school. What a
nice guy. Prayers are with family.
martha holland
April 22, 2013
Carolyn, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in knowing there is one more angel above you.
Bill & Andrea
April 22, 2013
You will be so missed Alvin. Prayers and God's peace to the family.
Judy McLaurin Lovett
April 22, 2013
RIP Alvin
Rich Lindsay
April 22, 2013
What great memories I have of Alvin (Buck). He was always so full of life & excitement. It's sad that we did not reconnect over the years. May God Bless his family.
Gerald "Shad" Haddox
Austin, TX
Gerald "Shad" Haddox
April 22, 2013
I went to elementary school and junior high with Alvin, sorry for you loss.
April 22, 2013
Carolyn, our hearts go out to you and your family during this time of sorrow. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel after hearing of Alvin's passing. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort during this sad time. God Bless you all.
Aileen and Robert Barbin
April 22, 2013
Mrs. Carolyn, Whitney and Robin, Our world lost a wonderful man and of course our hearts hurts but what a wonderful gift in KNOWING that Mr. Alvin is rejoicing in Heaven with our God that he lived his life for. That is a blessing. My prayers are with you all. I love you,
Karen Ma
April 22, 2013
Carolyn,
My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. Buck and I were teammates @ Istrouma. He was certainly one of the finest men I knew. May God's peace and comfort be with you and your daughters.
Ron Anders
April 22, 2013
You are all in my thoughts and prayers on this day. May God bless you all....
Marc Dupuy
April 22, 2013
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you at this time. We are truly sorry for your loss.
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April 22, 2013
Your family is my thoughts and prayers, sorry for your loss Robin.
Jordan Deshotels
April 22, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Carolyn, Alvin's daughters and entire family.
Earl & Bodi Heard
April 21, 2013
Sad that he is gone way too soon but he is with the Lord in Glory...To Carolyn, Donna, his daughters and grandchildren I wish you peace and comfort! I will always remember Alvin's smile and sense of fun! He will be missed greatly!
Julie Izzo
April 21, 2013
Carolyn, Robin, & Whitney, so sorry to hear about Alvin's passing. Please hold on to the memories you have of him. I pray God will comfort you all during the days ahead.
Gloria Smith
April 21, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Carolyn and Alvin's daughters and family. Alvin was such a friend to everybody for as long as I can remember. There are such fond memories of him and the fun we shared thru the years. He lived his life for the Lord and I feel at peace knowing he is receiving his reward.
Madeline Darcey
April 21, 2013
I lost a good friend and fellow believer in Jesus Christ. His ethics shall stand tall.
Allen Fugler
April 21, 2013
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