William Ermal Ballard

William Ermal Ballard, age 89 of Sevierville, died Monday, June 16, 2003. Mr. Ballard was a Mason and a member of Valley Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Josie Ballard; daughter Ermalee “Hun” Rogers; granddaughter Amy Ballard; daughter-in-law Nancy Ballard; and son-in-law Stanley Davis. Survivors: Daughters and sons-in-law: Joan and Phil McMahan, Margaret and Melvin Newman Sons and daughters-in-law: Eddie and Janette Ballard, Jimmy and Sandy Ballard Son-in-law: Roy Rogers and wife Edna Grandchildren: Cathy and Dr. Bill Fry, Bill and Jonna McMahan, Mark and Jonna Rogers, Matt and Michele Ballard, Scott and Cynthia Rogers , Jason Ballard Step-grandchildren: Steve and Tracie Layman Great-grandchildren: Christopher and Jessica Fry, Molly and Monica Rogers, Jordan and Reid Ballard, Wil, Denton and Mackinley McMahan, Gunter Rogers, Reece Layman Sisters: Johnnie Ballard and Buena Brewer Funeral service 7 PM Wednesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. W.A. Galyon and Dr. Bobby Tucker officiating. Family and friends will meet 10 AM Thursday in Highland South Cemetery for interment. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)