Dr. Richard Ingram Ballard was born on February 19, 1957 to Ingram Ramsey Ballard and Catherine Canterberry of Farmerville, La. He passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024 with his loving wife by his side. Dr. Ballard was a graduate of Farmerville High School and attended Northeast Louisiana University for his undergraduate degree on a track and field scholarship. He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine and did his residency with the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Scottish Rite. Dr. Ballard has been serving the North Louisiana communities for their orthopedic needs since 1987. He has also served as team doctor for Grambling State University and several local high schools during this time.

Dr. Ballard enjoyed cooking, watching sports whether in person or on the television and spending time with friends and family. His kindness has touched the lives of many. He was dedicated, hardworking, a great provider and loved his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents and son Ramsey Ballard. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Marcia Ballard, two sons, Andy Ballard and Len Snipe (Morgan); three grandsons, Gage Snipe, Thomas Snipe and Jack Snipe; his brother Steve Ballard (Julie) and sister Anne Ballard; four nieces, Catherine Featherston, Jennifer Helan, Allyson Abernathy and Leslie Bloom; one nephew Craig Jacobs, and one great- niece Libby Bloom. He leaves behind many special friends that made such an impact on his life including Ed Calvert, Railey Garret and Connor Bennett.

In following with Dr. Ballard's wishes there will not be any funeral services. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made directly to:

Union Parish High School Football, 1126 LA-33, Farmerville, LA 71241

Grambling State University Foundation – Dr Richard Ballard Football Endowment, PO Box 587, Grambling, LA 71245

St. Francis NICU, 309 Jackson St., Monroe, LA 71201