F.L Ballard, 91, of Chanute, Kansas, Passed away on April 30, 2024. F.L was born on June 13, 1932 to Lewis Ballard and Iva Ribble Ballard in Crowell , Texas. He graduated from Texas Tech in 1956 with a degree in Petroleum Engineering. He was an officer in the U.S Army From 1956-1959. He married Mildred “Midge” Keas Ballard in 1961.

 

An avid golfer, F.L also loved spending time with his family, enjoying a good martini and dinner with friends, and he especially loved dogs. The Holiday season was also very special to F.L, keeping up certain family traditions, gathering around the table, and watching everyone’s faces as they opened their gifts, including ones from “Old Santa Claus”. He was also know for crafting clever pomes that were family favorites.

 

F.L was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Keas Ballard, and Step-son, Phillip Casper.

 

He is survived by two Step-Sons, Mike Casper and his wife Peggy, of Kansas City, Missouri and Jeff Casper and his wife Kay, of Chanute, Kansas: Several Grandchildren and numerous great Grand Children.

 

A Celebration of life will be held Tuesday May 7, 2024 at 10:30 at the First United Methodist Church in Chanute, KS. Memorials can be made out to the SEK Humane Society and may be left with or mailed to Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland St. Chanute, KS 66720.