Robert Jeremy Wayne Ballard, 35, died Friday, September 14, 2018. He was born in Elizabethtown to Rita Ballard Turner. Jeremy was a graduate of Meade County High and attended Somerset Technical College. He was employed as a machinery maintenance operator in the conveyor manufacturing industry. Jeremy loved animals, especially boxers. He grew hot peppers, which he was proud of, in his herb garden and he was an avid U of L fan.

He is survived by his mother, Rita Ballard Turner of Junction City; three aunts, Glenda (Freddie) Surface of Junction City, Debbie Clarkston of Campbellsville and Margie Ballard of Edmonton; two uncles, Paul Trulock of Casey County and Leon (Tammy) Trulock of Glasgow and numerous cousins.

There will be a visitation from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Stith Funeral Home, 506 W. Shelby Street, Junction City.