Michael Craig Ballard, age 56, passed away on April 25, 2015 at his home in Enid, OK. Born September 3, 1958 in Killeen, TX to Raymond and Anna Ballard, he attended Pioneer High School and Autry Tech where he studied electronics.
Michael grew up an Army brat so called the world his home. He lived in Killeen, TX; Gross Umstadt, Germany; Weleetka, OK; Babenhausen, Germany; Zweibrucken, Germany; Columbus, GA; Enid, OK; and Las Vegas, NV.
On June 25, 1995, he married Lynn Derrick. They were blessed with two beautiful daughters: Alaina Marie, born November 16, 1995; and Grace Lynn, born August 2, 1998.
Michael started his company, Timesavers Software LLC, in December 1995. This successful business sold billing software to answering services nationwide and in Canada.
Michael’s passion was music of all genres. With his ear for music, he taught himself how to play the guitar and piano. He loved playing for family, friends and at holiday parties. Michael also composed and recorded his own songs.
Michael is survived by his wife, Lynn Ballard; by his sister and spouse Marliese and Günter Dohrmann of Neuhausel, Germany; by his brothers and their spouses Ray and Connie Ballard of Sand Springs, OK and George and Stella Ballard of Johnson City, TN; and by his children Alaina and Grace. He is preceded in death by his father and mother.
A service of remembrance and celebration of Michael’s life will occur at Willow View United Methodist Church on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 2:00 PM with Rev. Tom Carruthers officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Enid, OK. Services are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.ladusauevans.com
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