Hugh Chambers Ballard Jr., 91, of Ripley, WV, passed away, July 15, 2025, at his home following an extended illness.

He was born November 20, 1933 in Raleigh County, a son of the late Hugh Chambers Ballard Sr. and Evelyn (Riggle) Ballard McGuire. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Gail Ballard; grandson, Clinton Ryan Ballard; and granddaughter, Emily Sara Faith Pursley.

He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School. He was a United States Army veteran. Hugh, was a retired truck driver for Cook Motor Lines, Campbells Creek, WV and a member of the Teamsters Union. He was a Master Mason, a member of the Beni Kedem Shrine Temple, Charleston, WV and a member of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of W.V.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Julia Catherine (Reed) Ballard; sons, Michael "Joe" Ballard and his wife Joy of Ripley, WV and Hugh "Mickey" C. Ballard III of Portland      OH; daughters, Evelyn Sue Lucas of Grove City, OH and Catherine "Cathy" Pursley and her husband Jason of Sandyville, WV; 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., Sunday ~ July 20, 2025 at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV. Private burial will be in Morgan Cemetery, Ripley, WV.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at: castofuneralhome.com