Brian Keith Ballard

Obituary and Eulogy for Brian Keith Ballard

Brian had a rough start in life, having been born with the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck. The delivery doctor said he had turned blue from lack of oxygen.

Is that the reason that Brian was such a rebel in life? Brian was also a child who cried easily over things - that other kids would not have cried over. Was it fear or the feeling he needed to defend himself that he became an expert in martial arts?

Brian did not graduate from high school but later on, did get a GED certificate and did quite well.

When Brian started life anew in Texas he became a 'self taught' master automobile mechanic. He became quite proficient in building souped up 'muscle cars' in drag racing. He built a miniature dragster he intended to 'radio control'. He also learned, on his own, how to build and repair computers.

He was also involved with some musicians where he wrote songs and played the guitar.

Brian has had health problems off and on for years because of a poor diet and too much drinking and drug activity. This is where a lot of his rebellion did not pay off well for him. He sure was not raised that way.

We were created with FREE WILL which gives us an independent mind of our own. Since we are in physical bodies, we are very much concerned with the desires of our bodies, which is usually contrary to what God wants for us, in order for us to leave the earth and go on upward to a better life.

What is pleasing to man, is often an abomination to God.

He talked to me often, in the hundreds of e-mails we exchanged, about wanting to take his own life and I always told him that there is always a better way out of a person's problems.

I don't know for sure the 'trigger' for his suicide, it could be because he thought he had lost his job but I am sure there were multiple reasons for his sudden departure from his body.

Brian is in the 'spirit world' now and he beat all of us on that score. My research into 'life after death' occurrences of this type are quite varied. Some turn out fine and others do not.

But one thing is for sure, suicide does not cure the habits we have here on earth. Death does not cure those at all.

It is unusual for a parent to become friends with their kids after they grow up, but Brian and I actually were more like brothers than father and son, later on in life. I personally don't get along with uneducated people and I consider Brian one of the most intelligent persons I have ever known.

People do not take into consideration, 'all' of a person's life experiences, when judging someone like Brian, but God 'will'.

Donald Richard Ballard: Brian's dad

Dear Brian, brother within this human body...although my wife and I did not meet you until six years ago...when you began to work on our three vehicles in the local subdivision...we liked you from day one. Straightforward, articulate, knowledgeable ...not only about cars---but so many other things we had common interest in....aircraft, submarines, complex systems, computers and so much more. The common background of an ex-wife who could only hate and persue nothing but bringing up the "bad" things of a marriage and never the good. Martial arts---which we both loved and taught. That sharp mind of Brians would keep both my wife and I always amazed that someone who was primarily "self-taught" could be so knowledgeable.

Being the eldest of five offspring....and (now) six-one years old, I was almost old enough to be Brian's father---but Brian had that "CERTAIN THING" about him, allowing him to converse on anyone's age or educational level. I am pleased to read that Brian was a friend of his Dad....something I never obtained with my own father. I too, was and am the "black sheep" of my family---for I too "had" to be a rebel. Following, simply because someone else was leading, was not for me---just another commonality we shared. Brian refused on many, many occasions to sup with my wife and I ....always saying his "STOMACH" could only stand certain foods---but deep down, we knew he was alone, lonely ....and seeking things that just aren't found on this ever-changing earth. His frequent comments on his children and the lack of contact are most memorable. I am sure that, IF he had known he had a grandchild, the trigger would never have been pulled.
Alas, if there is something beyond this earth, I am sure Brian Ballard will be leading whatever classes that are needing to be taught---with that great smile and clear voice saying to all: "listen up, here is what we will learn today."
We miss you here buddy, but may you rest in peace ...without the hurt, angst and ill-health that were so long with you in this human state. We love you.

I am sorry to read about the passing of your love one. I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends. When unforeseen occurrences befall us, and the enemy death strikes our grief can be great It is at times like this that we need comfort and support whether we are acquainted or not. I have found the Bible to be very comforting in this regard. At Revelation 21: 3, 4, our Heavenly Father has promised, in the near future that “death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Yes, in the near future, our Heavenly Father has also promised that there will be a resurrection: “and I have hope toward God, which hope these [men] themselves also entertain, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous..." What a grand reunion that will be! You and I have the prospects of seeing our love ones again under the best condition possible, a beautiful Paradise earth; God’s original purpose for mankind. All of God's promises will come true, for it is impossible for Our Heavenly Father Jehovah to lie. Please look up the cited scriptures in your personal copy of the Bible. Once again, you have my sincere condolences -John 5:28 & 29, Psalms 37:29, Luke 23:43, Hebrews 6:18. For additional information concerning this subject visit www.watchtower.org