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

(1927-03-15)March 15, 1927
Newton County, Georgia, U.S.
DiedJuly 2, 2019(2019-07-02) (aged 92)
Newton County, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMary McCullogh
Children6
ResidenceOxford, Georgia
Alma materUniversity of Georgia
OccupationLawyer
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service1944–1946
Battles/warsWorld 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

  1. 1 2 Tatum, Crystal (March 20, 2012). "Man of the Law: Don Ballard has been practicing law for 60 years". RockdaleNewtonCitizen.com. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
  2. 1 2 "Obituary for W. D. "Don" Ballard". HarwellFuneralHome.com. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
  3. "Georgia Official and Statistical Register 1981-82" (PDF). Georgia Secretary of State. 1981. Retrieved July 19, 2019.


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