William Donaldson Ballard (March 15, 1927 – July 2, 2019) was an American politician in the state of Georgia.
W.D. (Don) Ballard | |
|---|---|
| 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 (aged 92) Newton County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary McCullogh |
| Children | 6 |
| Residence | Oxford, Georgia |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1944–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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
edit- ^ 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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