Carey Revis Ballard, 50 was called home from this life on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at Lawrence County Hospital in Monticello; MS. Revis was born August 19, 1966 in Lawrence County, MS to Carey and Betty Hyde Ballard.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2017 from 5:30 PM until 9 PM at New Hope Baptist Baptist Church with funeral services on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 11 AM with graveside services following in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Chad Ballard will preside over the services, Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ballard enjoyed his grandchildren, his family and friends. He was also known as Driveshaft to his fellow truckers. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
Surviving Revis is his wife Sherry Ballard; one daughter Alex Ballard (David) of Monticello, mother Betty L. Ballard of Jayess, sisters Tammy Beard (Keith) Karen Price (Roger) of Jayess; two grandchildren Aidan and Bailey Ballard.
Preceding him in death were his father, Carey Ballard, grandparents Toxie and Cornelia Lambert Ballard and Isabel Hyde.