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Elliot Ballard Obituary

Buel Ballard passed away on August 8, 2018, in the arms of his loving wife at his home in Denham Springs, after a lengthy illness. A lifelong resident of Denham Springs, he was born on July 20, 1945. He retired in 2007 from Iron Workers Local Union 623, having been an apprentice since June of 1967. After completing his apprenticeship program, he received his journeyman's book in July of 1969. Buel has had many accomplishments over the years and worked at many job sites, being called "the best lay-out man" for the iron workers. He was also a welder, connector and bolt-up man, never afraid of heights. He performed construction on the St. Francisville paper mill and the Mississippi paper mill. He helped to build the Blue Cross building and the newspaper building on Bluebonnet Boulevard in Baton Rouge and the CF Plant in Geismar. He also worked at all the plants up and down the Mississippi River. He was known as a real iron worker, through and through. Buel became an honorary member of the Iron Workers Union with 40 years of service and in 2010 became a lifetime member. As of June 1, 2018, he had been a member with the Iron Workers for 51 years. He was a very kind and gentle person and was thought of highly by his friends and relatives. His greatest love was bass fishing and he spent many hours enjoying the sport. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Denham Ballard; daughters, Brandi Ballard and Courtney Ballard, and her husband, Zeke Guidry, granddaughters, Carsyn Baker and Carleigh Adams; brother, Billy R. Ballard and his wife, Lynn Ballard, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert Ballard and Donis Covington Ballard, and his sister, Brenda Ballard Meadors. Pallbearers are Ronnie Palmer, Tommy Hayes, Rudy Robinson, Pat Welch, Gene Elgin and Robb Mouch. Honorary pallbearers are Hal Rasberry, Alton Ray Juban, Sterling Vincent, and Richard Williamson. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs on Friday, August 10, 2018 beginning at 10:00 am. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home chapel at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow in Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook at www.sealefuneral.com

Published by The Advocate from Aug. 8 to Aug. 10, 2018.
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Such a kind man. Buel will be missed. I believe that we will see him again when we cross over to eternity. Praying for peace.

Love,
Robb & Teena

Robb & Teena Mouch

August 21, 2018

Uncle Buell was a blessing. He always brought a little goodness. He will be well remembered and loved.

Cat and Mike

August 17, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.

Jeanne Kinchen

August 11, 2018

I'm so very sorry no one let me know about Buel's death. What a special person he was and always smiling. Milli, thank you for your love and devotion to him. Courtney and Brandi, my heart breaks for both of you. My prayers and condolences to all of you during this difficult time. He fought a good fight and will be missed by many, especially you all. Love you!

Lynne Graner

August 11, 2018

Kenneth and Diann Lipscomb, love you Bull

August 10, 2018

Sorry for your loss, Buell was a great person always had that smile on his face. May God Bless you Millie for your dedication to Buell until the end. I am out of town and unable to attend the
service but you'll will be in my prayers.
God Bless!
Jo Ann Felder

August 10, 2018

I remember Buel when I was a young man all the way up to about age 20. He was always loving and friendly and also very intelligent.
Buel never met a stranger. I remember the times he and Aunt Margie came to hear me perform in one of the bands I played in.
He will surely be missed by many.
Sincere sympathy to Brandi, Courtney and the other family members in this time.

Ken Williams

August 9, 2018

What a blessing to call this man my friend. RIP and looking forward to the day we see each other again. Millie, keep on keeping on because that's just what Buel would want. Loved him and love you.

Tammy Stevens

August 9, 2018

I'm sorry for your loss. May the true God of all comfort, comfort those mourning and bind up the brokenhearted.
Isaiah 61:1,2

CJ

August 9, 2018

Sincere condolences to the family for your great loss. May beautiful memories of happy times shared bring you a measure of peace and solace during the days ahead when you think of him. May the God of all comfort support each of you during this grievous time.

Juanita

August 8, 2018

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