Don Ballard
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W.D. (Don) Ballard | |
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Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 45th district | |
In office 1971–1982 | |
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
In office 1957–1965 | |
In office 1967–1970 | |
Personal details | |
Born | William Donaldson Ballard March 15, 1927 Newton County, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | July 2, 2019 Newton County, Georgia, U.S. | (aged 92)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary McCullogh |
Children | 6 |
Residence | Oxford, Georgia |
Alma mater | University of Georgia |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Years of service | 1944–1946 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
William Donaldson Ballard (March 15, 1927 – July 2, 2019) was an American politician in the state of Georgia.
During World War II, Ballard served in the United States Navy as a demolition expert aboard the LST-1076.[1][2]
Ballard attended the University of Georgia and was an attorney.[3] In 2012, Ballard marked 60 years of active law practice.[1]
Ballard died July 2, 2019.[2]
References
- ^ a b Tatum, Crystal (March 20, 2012). "Man of the Law: Don Ballard has been practicing law for 60 years". RockdaleNewtonCitizen.com. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
- ^ a b "Obituary for W. D. "Don" Ballard". HarwellFuneralHome.com. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
- ^ "Georgia Official and Statistical Register 1981-82" (PDF). Georgia Secretary of State. 1981. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
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