Sedley – Michael Nelson "Mike" Ballard, 36, died February 13, 2009. Born in Franklin, Mike worked in the sheet finishing department of International Paper and was a member of the Bronco Rod and Gun Club.
Survivors include his father, Guthrie Emuel "Bob" Ballard, Jr. and wife, Pat; his mother Jean Howell Drewry, all of Franklin; one sister, Lorrie Coggsdale and husband, Kenny, of Portsmouth; one niece, Maggie Coggsdale; two nephews, Zach and Jacob Coggsdale; two step-sisters, Shari Horne of Sedley and Michelle Neal of Prince George; aunts, uncles, cousins, and many dear friends.
The funeral will be conducted at 11:00 am Tuesday at Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Webb officiating. Interment will follow in Colosse Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 8:30 pm at the funeral home and suggests memorials be made to Sedley Volunteer Fire Department, 18080 Johnsons Mill Road, Sedley, Va. 23878. www.wrightfuneralhome.org