Obituary of Edgar Wesley Ballard

Edgar Wesley Ballard, age 74, of Okeechobee, passed away June 18, 2020 in Lehigh Acres. He was born May 23, 1946 in Fort Myers, FL, to the late Edgar and the late Nancy Viola (Whidden) Ballard. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. He operated Ballard Contractors for many years. He loved to ride airboats and fish. He was a loving man who will be missed by his entire family. Survivors include two sons: Edgard Wesley Ballard Jr. of Pine Island, FL and Robert Casey Ballard of Fort Myers, FL, and one daughter: Jill Raymond of Chapin, SC Brother of two sisters: Julia Helms of Fort Myers, FL and Mae (Clayton) McDonald of Arcadia, FL, nine Grandchildren and two Great-Grandchildren Graveside service will be conducted on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at Fort Denaud Cemetery, visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2020 at Akin-Davis Funeral Home. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.