Kenneth Lee “Kenny” Ballard Jr., 64, of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 12, 2022 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions may be made to: Cornerstone of Care ~ Attn: Development ~ 300 E. 36th St. KCMO 64111 or cornerstonesofcare.org
Kenny was born August 23, 1958 in Holden Missouri. The son of Kenneth Lee and Wilma Lee (Shippy) Ballard Sr. He was employed at Children’s Mercy Hospital for over 20 years as Lead Maintenance. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He especially loved cheering on his grandkids, great-niece and great-nephews at their sporting events. Kenny loved hunting, fishing and anything that went fast. He always looked forward to his boy’s poker nights. Kenny was an avid Chiefs fan. It also brought him great joy to have coached softball for his daughter and nieces.
He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Ballard Sr.; son, Chris Ballard; and sister, Debbie Ball.
Kenny is survived by his daughter: Laura Potter (Nick) of Greenwood, MO; grandchildren: Nicky, Livy and Justin; mother, Wilma Busse of Grain Valley, MO; Sister: Diane (Jack) Bryant of Grain Valley, MO; niece: Sara Stickley (Danny) of Grain Valley, MO; nephew: Cody (Megan) Brasel; niece: Kari (Josh) York of Grain Valley, MO; and Great Niece and nephews.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441
John and Leslie Ogden
9 Sep 2022Deepest sympathy to entire family. Kenny was one heck of a friend! Will be missed greatly!