Allen John Ballard

McMinnville, TN resident and New Port, New Hampshire native Allen John Ballard, age 71, was born October 27, 1950 and died December 24, 2021 at his residence following a one year illness. United States Army veteran, delivery driver for O’Reilly, and a member of the Baptist church, he was the son of the late Clayton and Katherine Oliver Ballard. He was married to Shirlyn Boyd of McMinnville, TN. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Dennis Ballard. In addition to his wife, Mr. Ballard is survived by daughter, Lorie (Richard) Coyle of Murfreesboro, TN; son, Bobby (Michelle) Priest of McMinnville, TN; grandchildren, Mikayla Coyle, Emilie Coyle, Hedie Coyle, Richard Coyle, III, Kelsi Priest, and Kaden Priest; sister, Cressa Campbell of McMinnville, TN; and brother, Steven Ballard of Newburg, ME. Mr. Ballard will be cremated. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com. High Funeral Home and High's Cremations, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.