Willie 'Bill' Ballard, 79, of Byhalia, MS passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019.  Mr. Ballard was a retired mechanic from Winchester Tire and Alignment, and a member of First Baptist Church of Byhalia, where he served as a Deacon.  He was born in Andulisa, AL, and was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Eunice Thompson Ballard; also one sister, Janet Parker.   Bill leaves his wife of 59 years, Betty Jo Hillard Ballard; his daughter, Cindy Martin (Buddy) of Byhalia; two grandchildren, Alea McClendon (Austin) and Wade Martin; two sisters, Melva LeBrun (Jim) and Jane Creech; three brothers, George Ballard (Barbara), Dick Ballard and Eddie Ballard (Cindy); also his extended family, Mary, Justin, Matt Sumler and the Traylor Family.  The family requests that any memorials are sent to the American Parkinson Disease Association.  Visitation will be from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Hope Baptist Church, 6800 Center Hill Road, Olive Branch, MS.  Funeral service will be on Monday at 11:00 a.m., also at the Church.  Burial will follow in Forest Hill South Cemetery.