Paul E. Ballard, age 76, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

     Paul was born December 20, 1940, in Tennessee, the son of Fred and Doris (Fink) Ballard.  He was united in marriage to Dora K. Mikel.

     He is survived by his wife: Dora K. Ballard; 3 sons: Frank, Jesse and Sam; and a sister: Donna.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter: Linda.

     A graveside service for Paul Ballard will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at Rusk Cemetery, Flora.  Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.