Johnny F. Ballard on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Vesta Lucy Ballard (nee Shell). Loving father of Cherie (Chad) Ford and Brian Ballard. Cherished grandfather of Eric, Patrick and Christopher Ford. Dear brother of Laverne Ballard, Becky Davis and Linda Farrell. Dear brother, father-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. to many. Johnny was an active member of the Calvary Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church in Fenton, MO. He was a member of the Fenton Masonic Lodge and was a charter member of the High Ridge VFW. A private family service is scheduled. Memorials to Calvary Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church, 1811 Smizer State Rd, Fenton, MO 63026, appreciated. Arrangements by Jay B. Smith Funeral Home, Fenton, MO. tributes at jaybsmith.com