Mr. Ray Allen Ballard, 71 of Davidson, NC died September 14, 2012 at Levine Dickson Hospice House. Born June 14, 1941 in Asheville, NC he was a son of the late William Jennings Ballard and Maybelle Head Ballard. Mr. Ballard leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 30 years, Amy Jo Ballard; sister, Linda Gail Kennedy Ballard; brother, Gary Eugene Ballard both of Asheville, NC and Tanner, Whittle and Roxi. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Alvin Jennings Ballard. In lieu of flowers Mr. Ballard requested donations be made to your local animal shelter and/or animal rescue group. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Huntersville NC is assisting the family Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.raymerfh.com.