Clifford Oscar Ballard, 84, of Bean Station, went to be with the Lord Friday, April 28, 2023.

He was a devout Christian for many years and will be missed by all who knew him. Clifford was honored to serve in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a faithful member of Bethel Assembly Pentecostal Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Franklin Ballard and Ester Fry Ballard; brother, Wayne Ballard; and sisters, Mildred Tenacha and Pearlie Strange.

He is survived by his son, Donnie Ballard; brother, Charles Ballard; sister, Ruby Fain Ballard; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to UT Hospice and the Life Care Center of Morristown for Clifford’s care.

The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m., Thursday, May 4, 2023, in the East Chapel of Allen Funeral Home. A celebration of life service will follow the visitation at 2 p.m., with Rev. Brian Southerland officiating. Private interment will be held in Bent Creek Cemetery, Whitesburg, TN.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Clifford’s honor to: Bethel Assembly Pentecostal Church Building Fund, 700 Beulah Street, Morristown, TN 37813.

Arrangements by Allen Funeral Home