H. Kenneth Ballard, 91, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. Ken was born November 3, 1916 in Ft. Branch, IN.

He was the owner & operator of A B C Hobbycraft in Evansville for 60 years, retiring March 1, 1997. He was a member of Hillside United Methodist Church and Elk's Lodge # 634 both in Princeton.

His wife, Norma L. Ballard on January 27, 2004 and a son, Kenny Lee Ballard on May 10, 2006, preceded him in death. 

Survivors include his son & daughter-in-law, George & Linda Ballard of Princeton; 4 grandchildren, Kyle L. Ballard of St. Louis, MO, Chris A. (Lisa) Montgomery of Evansville, Annie Ballard and Roger A. Ballard both of Princeton; 1 great-granddaughter, Chloe Ballard of St. Louis, MO. 

Funeral services will he held at 2 P.M. Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, officiated by Rev. Jarmon Perkins. Friends may visit from 12 noon until the service hour on Wednesday at Colvin Funeral Home. Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery near Ft. Branch.