Marion Edward Ballard

Marion Edward Ballard, 63 of Cookeville, TN formerly of East Moline died at home on November 28, 2005 in Cookeville, TN.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2005 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be Friday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rose-Lawn Memorial Estate, Moline.
Marion was born February 5, 1942 in New Canton, IL to George and Dorothy Hankins Ballard. He married Sharon Rahn in September of 1963. He later married Carolyn Cole Barnett on November 14, 1987 in East Moline.
Marion was a general laborer at John Deere. Marion enjoyed antiquing, hunting and woodworking. He also enjoyed being with his family.
SURVIVORS
Wife Carolyn Cookeville, TN
Children Brad Ballard Davenport
Brian Ballard East Moline
Kelly (Tom) Lange Lebanon, TN
Tracy Barnett Davenport
Donnie (Laurie) Barnett Davenport
Step Dad Merwin Evans East Moline
3 grandchildren
Sister Judy (Jack) Sellers East Moline
Several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother William.
Online condolences may be expressed to Marion's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com