Gregory K. Ballard

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April 1, 1972 ~ September 4, 2017

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Gregory K. Ballard, 45, of Danville, died Monday, September 4, 2017. He was born in Evansville, Indiana on April 1, 1972 to Ronald B. Ballard and Yvonne Campbell Smothers. Greg was a 1990 graduate of Danville High School. He served 4 years in the United States Air Force and was honored during his service as Airman of the Year. He served on the Honor Guard at Langley Air Force Base. He was deployed to South Korea where he served with the Honor Guard as well. In 1998, he was the co-founder of Digital on Demand, Inc., a local and regional satellite sales and service provider. Digital on Demand, Inc. was recognized by Dish Network as a Top 100 Dish Network national retailer multiple years. In 2005, Greg successfully transitioned the business from satellite sales and service into KyWimax, a regional wireless internet provider, and continued in his role as owner and CEO. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sons, Taylor Ballard and Carter Ballard of Danville; two brothers, Ron (Jenni) Ballard of Danville, Justin (Ashley) Smothers of Stanford; two sisters, Belinda (Kevin) Earp of Clayton, NC, and Angel (Joe) Welsh of Owensboro. His fiancé Hollie Taylor and her children Brittan Taylor, Taryn Guinn, and Aiden Guinn, nieces and nephews Jed Roth, Blythe Roth, Brendon Ballard, Courtney Ballard, Owen Smothers, and Brody Smothers and many close friends. Graveside service will be 2:30 p.m., Wednesday at Camp Nelson National Cemetery with military honors provided by the United States Air Force and American Legion Post 18. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Pioneer Playhouse with Remembrance Time at 5 p.m. Memorial donations are suggested to Hooves of Hope or Wilderness Trace Child Development Center. Graveside Service: 2:30 p.m., Wednesday at Camp Nelson National Cemetery Celebration of Life: 2 p.m., Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Pioneer Playhouse with Remembrance Time at 5 p.m.

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  18. Praying that our God\’s love will give you peace and comfort during this tragic time. Much love sent your way.

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  32. Ron ,were so sorry to hear of your loss ,you and your family is in our thoughts and prayers…If you and Jenny need anything please let us know .

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  45. Danville has lost a great man and father. He always put others before himself. When I was sick Greg came and fixed my satellite so I could get Louisville channels even though he was a UK fan. He later told me that once he got his house built he wanted me to do his landscaping because he liked doing business with his friends. I did that landscaping and he joked that he had a forest in his back yard and we laughed about that. He was a wonderful man and God bless his kids and his family. I was proud to call Greg my friend. Nathaniel Doneghy

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  59. Greg was a nice and personable long time friend. Love, caring thoughts, deep sympathy, and prayers are with Yvonne, Belinda, Ron, and the extended members of the family. Love, Bill and Carolyn

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  61. Been a long week. Thought I would share a story about my friend Greg Ballard. I started working for him about 20 years ago. There was never a dull day with him. He liked to laugh so that\’s what he tried to make you do everyday. If it wasn\’t for Greg I would have never meet my wife Emily. I had taken a week to go fishing with Pops, and I had gotten home and called up to the office to see if we needed any work done and this Angel \”new girl named Emily\”, answered the phone. So I took off for the shop to check out the NEW GIRL. I got up there and Greg was in the back so I walked through the back door and asked Greg who she was. We talked about her for a few minutes and I went in an introduced myself. It felt like I fumbled over every word talking to her. My heart was skipping its beats. I walked into the back to Greg just sitting there laughing at me. Lol. He looked at me and said, well brother that went well. Lol a week or two go by and we had our first date and it was fate. We had been dating about six months and Greg told me he had never seen two people who were made for each other like Emily and I and expected us to be married with in the year and he was right. He said it would last forever and he is right. Greg you will never know what you have done for Emily. A friend to her and one of the best boss\’s she has ever had. Taught her how to deal with men in the Big Business world and she succeed\’s and has surpassed men in the Big Business world. You were the older brother she never had my friend. Thank you for being you. We will desperately miss you.

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  67. I am deeply saddened by the heartbreaking loss of Greg, and offer my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.

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  69. I have no pics just a few words. Just want to say thank you Greg Ballard for being my good friend during the best days of my life. I will never forget you buddy. I have all those memories of the times we spent together. Man were they the funnest and happiest times. Rest easy my brother. I will miss you dearly.

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  72. One thing Greg loved was to entertain people and make sure everyone was having a GREAT TIME! He loved when everyone was together and he always did something to make the gathering the best it possibly could be! One could say that he just wanted everyone to always have a good time and have the time of there life! It was ALWAYS a great time when doing something when Greg was involved! My friend, my brother…you will be missed by many! I love you, Greg!

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  74. We are keeping Greg\’s family in our heart and prayers. We know he was an amazing father, son, brother, and friend. Peace be with you.

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  75. In rememberance of Greg Ballard: Greg was not only the life of the party, to me he was the epitome of life. First, I would like to thank Jeff Glasscock for introducing me to Greg. Also, I would like to thank Wally Atmore, Jerry Bradshaw, DeWayne Sutherland, & Paige Terry for the most memorial times of my adolescence life with Greg. Furthermore, I would like to thank Mike Swain for his motivational skills in guiding everyone around him toward success. Greg\’s passion for music will always influence me. With him, I was around the building of the Oh Hell speaker at Alex Newman\’s home which was an irreplaceable memory along with witnessing those speakers blast out DHS lobby during several of their school dances. Growing up, his brother Ronnie was in my eyes Rocky Balboa. His Mom was better than a NBA referee when it comes to indoor nerf basketball. Greg was not just a good friend, he defined what friendship was about. He was there for me during the best & worst times of my life. He was in my wedding & he was there for me during my diagnosis of bipolar. Greg not only showed me how to respect others, but how to earn respect by respecting yourself. Greg\’s humor and contagious laughter was an absolute must to be around. In honour of him & our continuous pursuit of \”riding each other out\” peace be with you Bird. May your chirps always be with me.

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