Visitation

Sept. 27, 2019
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Service

Sept. 27, 2019
3 p.m.

Committal

N/A

Larry “Dean” Ballard, 51, of Lawndale, NC died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 in Lexington, KY.  Born in Yancey County, NC on January 10, 1968, he was the son of the late Frank Ballard and Robbie Martin Barrett.  Dean was of the Baptist faith.  He was a very humble, giving man who enjoyed riding his tractor and motorcycle.

A loving father, Dean is survived by his daughter, Ashley Ballard of Morganton; fiancée, Baranda Farris of Morganton; brothers, Bobby Joe Ballard, Jeffrey Lee Ballard, and Bradley Dale Ballard, all of Morganton; niece, Kelly Jo Ballard; and nephew, Elijah Dale Ballard.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Friday, September 27, 2019 at Sossoman Funeral Home.  The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Ricky Bishop officiating.  A private family burial will follow the service.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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I still have a lose of words. You are one missed man. RIP FLY HIGH, save me a seat in ur vicinity. Always, Tonya Rector

—Tonya Rector
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—Baranda Farris