Summary
Mr. Phillip Edward Ballard, Jr., 66, peacefully entered eternal rest on June 26, 2026, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN, following a decline in health over the previous five weeks.
Phillip was born on May 2, 1960, in High Point, NC, to the late Phillip and Mae (Mary) Ballard.
He attended High Point City Schools, Jamestown Junior High School, and Ragsdale High School in Jamestown, NC. At the age of eighteen, Phillip proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserve, where he earned the designation of Sharpshooter.
Phillip lived in Indianapolis, IN, for thirteen years before making his home in Avon, IN, where he resided for the past seventeen years. Throughout his career, he worked as a Floor Care Specialist, Forklift Operator, and Custodian. He retired in 2025 after many years of dedicated service.
Phillip was known for his kind heart, gentle spirit, and caring nature. He had a wonderful sense of humor and an infectious smile that could brighten any room. He found joy in cooking, playing the guitar, fishing, and watching movies.
In addition to his parents, Phillip was preceded in death by his brother, Terrence Ballard of High Point, NC.
Phillip leaves to cherish his memory his loving sister, Phyllis Parker of Thomasville, NC; his children, Phillip Ballard III (Kristie) of Jamestown, NC, Davida Busari (Abdullahi) of Jamestown, NC, Chelsea Ballard of Phoenix, AZ, and Jasmine Ballard of Indianapolis, IN; ten cherished grandchildren; one precious great-grandchild; and his beloved partner of seventeen years, Vanessa King of Avon, IN.
He will also be lovingly remembered by Vanessa's great-grandson, Messiah King of Avon, IN, along with a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends. Though his physical presence is no longer with us, he will remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Expression of Gratitude
The family sincerely thanks each of you for your prayers, acts of kindness, words of comfort, and unwavering support during this difficult time. Your love has been a source of strength and encouragement, and we are deeply grateful. May God richly bless each of you.
One Response
It is with sincere sympathy that I extend my condolences for your loss. I pray that you will find healing, comfort and peace through our Lord Jesus Christ who loves you beyond measure!
Death is something we will all encounter and we don’t make a decision now before we die, to give our lives to Jesus, we will face serious consequences for rejecting Him and His love for us, after our departure from this world. Jesus paid a tremendous price for us by taking the wrath of God on the cross, on our behalf, for our sins and rebellion against God. God sent Jesus, His beloved Son, to lay down His life for us, so we would never have to face God’s eternal judgement once we leave this earth. Death is not the end for any of us. We will all live on, but where is determined by whether or not we surrender our lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ who is the only way to God the Father and to our salvation from sin, death and destruction. Jesus is only a prayer away. A simple prayer like “Lord Jesus, I believe you are God’s Son who He sent to pay the price for my mistake, sins, and rebellion against God. Please forgive me for all I have done to rebell against you, Lord.
I now give and surrender my life to you and ask that you be my Lord and Savior. Thank you for saving me from God’s eternal judgement and allowing me to now be a part of you and your royal family forever. In your name, I pray. Amen. ” May you find peace, comfort and healing during this time and that others are praying for you and your family.