BALLARD Pell City - James R "Jim" Ballard, age 76, of Pell City passed away on December 9, 2024. He is survived by his daughter, Jamie Noel Ballard Crow (John); son, Cary Ballard (Tasha); five grandchildren, Ella Crow, Johnny Crow, Preston Ballard, Jack Ballard, and JW Ballard; and sister, Dorothy Clackley. A visitation was held at Kilgroe Funeral Home in Pell City beginning at 12:00pm on Friday, December 13, followed with service at 1:00pm in the chapel. He was laid to rest in the Forest Hills Cemetery in Birmingham. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kilgroefh.com for the Ballard family.