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James F. Ballard III
James F. Ballard III (Jim), 74, of Clay Springs, Arizona, passed to the Lord September 14, 2021.
He was born January 6, 1947, in Richmond, Virginia to James F. and Loraine W. (Leary) Ballard. His father was a decorated Army Air Corp veteran who served during World War II. His mother was retired as a State of Arizona employee. His family moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1957 from Virginia. Jim graduated …
James F. Ballard III (Jim), 74, of Clay Springs, Arizona, passed to the Lord September 14, 2021.
He was born January 6, 1947, in Richmond, Virginia to James F. and Loraine W. (Leary) Ballard. His father was a decorated Army Air Corp veteran who served during World War II. His mother was retired as a State of Arizona employee. His family moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1957 from Virginia. Jim graduated …
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What causes did James care about most?
Causes that offered help, relief and support to those most in need - the homeless, f…
Causes that offered help, relief and support to those most in need - the homeless, food pantri…
Causes that offered help, relief and support to those most in need - the homeless, food pantries, rehabilitation, disas…
What were James's favorite vacation spots?
Camping in the National Forests in Arizona
Camping in the National Forests in Arizona
Camping in the National Forests in Arizona
What were James's favorite ways to exercise?
Walking.
Walking.
Walking.
What were James's favorite performances to watch?
A favorite performance was attending a Christopher Cross concert at Gammage.
A favorite performance was attending a Christopher Cross concert at Gammage.
A favorite performance was attending a Christopher Cross concert at Gammage.
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Cremation
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