Randy was born on January 25, 1947 in Moline, Ill., a son of Robert J. and Mary B. Shouhart Ballard. He married Cynthia Wakeland on June 24, 1967 in Moline.
Randy worked in manufacturing for John Deere Plow and Planter in Moline before finishing his career at the shipping department in Milan where he retired in September of 1996 after 30 years.
Randy was a member of the Milan Rifle Club - action shooters and the Pyrotechnical Guild International. He was a lead shooter for J & M displays for 25 years. Randy was also an avid bass fisherman.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Cynthia Ballard, Rock Island; children, James “Jim” (Kristen) Ballard, Taylor Ridge and Debbie (Joseph) Beuselinck, Rock Island; mother, Mary Beth Ballard, Davenport; grandchildren, Ryan (Haley) Beuselinck and Sarah Ballard; and brother, Gary Robert Ballard, Bettendorf.
He was preceded in death by his father and grandson, Brandon Ballard.
In accordance with restrictions, attendees are expected to wear a face mask and observe social distancing. Funeral home staff will allow 50 people in the funeral home at a time during visitation.
Randy was born on January 25, 1947 in Moline, Ill., a son of Robert J. and Mary B. Shouhart Ballard. He married Cynthia Wakeland on June 24, 1967 in Moline.
Randy worked in manufacturing for John Deere Plow and Planter in Moline before finishing his career at the shipping department in Milan where he retired in September of 1996 after 30 years.
Randy was a member of the Milan Rifle Club - action shooters and the Pyrotechnical Guild International. He was a lead shooter for J & M displays for 25 years. Randy was also an avid bass fisherman.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Cynthia Ballard, Rock Island; children, James “Jim” (Kristen) Ballard, Taylor Ridge and Debbie (Joseph) Beuselinck, Rock Island; mother, Mary Beth Ballard, Davenport; grandchildren, Ryan (Haley) Beuselinck and Sarah Ballard; and brother, Gary Robert Ballard, Bettendorf.
He was preceded in death by his father and grandson, Brandon Ballard.
In accordance with restrictions, attendees are expected to wear a face mask and observe social distancing. Funeral home staff will allow 50 people in the funeral home at a time during visitation.
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