Jack W. Ballard, age 93 of Painesville died on March 15, 2017 at his home. He was born on June 25, 1923 to the late Dewey and Phyllis (Lathrop) Ballard.

Jack served in WWII in the Navy. He was a Petty Officer 2nd class Radioman in Okinowa. He worked for Ohio Bell as a central office repairman from 1947-1986. Jack enjoyed Ham radio. His call sign was W8GZI.

Survivors are his sons, Mark R. Scheve, Jack L. Ballard, Alan D. Ballard; grandchildren, Richard Burgess, Dylan Wisen, Chelsea Burgess; son-in-law, Rick Burgess.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Lucille J. (Whitmore); and daughter, Denise Burgess.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 20, 2017 from 10-Noon at Johnson Funeral Home, 368 Mentor Ave., (opposite Lake Erie College) Painesville, Ohio 44077 with the funeral service following at noon. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Painesville, Ohio.

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