Dr. Raymond Jack Ballard, 78, of Greenville, Texas, passed away January 8, 2022. Raymond was born April 15, 1943, in Kilgore, Texas, to Clarence Ballard, Jr. and Hazel Solley. Raymond is survived by sons: Scott Raymond Ballard, and John Lewis and wife Betty Ballard; daughters: Kim and husband Brian Matlock, and Caroline and husband Keith Oglesby; brother, Bill Ballard; grandchildren: John Christian and wife, Brittany, Jordan Hunter, Jack Ma Ballard, Anna Grace, Luke, Julia and Jake Matlock, Emily Morgan and husband Blaine Hamilton, Christopher, Joshua, and David Oglesby; and great-grandchildren: Ella, Lyla, and Grayson Ballard. Raymond is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years: Suzanne Alice Ballard. After serving as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, Dr. Ballad earned his Bachelor's degree at Cal State, Master's degree at the University of Southern California, and his Ph.D at Texas A&M. He taught at several schools during his time as a professor. Including: Texas A&M-Commerce, East Tennessee State University, and Sam Houston State University. Dr. Ballard enjoyed his lifetime of teaching, and he had a significant impact on all of his students. He was particularly passionate about his international students as he viewed his platform with them to be both intellectual and Spiritual. In addition to his successful fifty-year career as a college professor, Ray is even more highly regarded for his commitment to his family. This devotion is rooted in his faith in Jesus Christ and his love for his bride of 52 years. Jack's love for Sue is unparalleled and his loyalty to his entire family unmatched. He was 'present' in every aspect of his children's lives, and "there was not one day that I did not know what a great man he was." (John). He served his country, his family, and his Lord with intense determination and persistence that will live on in his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Friday, January 14, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Lynch Funeral Service Chapel. A visitation will take place the same day at 1 p.m. Following the service, there will be an internment at Lynch Memorial Park. The family request donations be made in honor of Dr. Ballard to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please click here for more information. Visitation Friday, January 14, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Lynch Funeral Service 4238 State Highway 34 South Greenville,Texas 75402 Funeral Service Friday, January 14, 2022 2:00 PM Lynch Funeral Service 4238 State Highway 34 South Greenville,Texas 75402 Burial Friday, January 14, 2022 LYNCH Memorial Park 4238 Hwy 34 South Greenville,TX 75402