William Young Ballard, age 48, passed away on March 21, 2026. He was born on December 9, 1977, to his late parents, Rodney Ballard and Lissa Ballard, who preceded him in death.Will is survived by his

William Young Ballard, age 48, passed away on March 21, 2026. He was born on December 9, 1977, to his late parents, Rodney Ballard and Lissa Ballard, who preceded him in death.Will is survived by his loving wife, Katie Ballard; his cherished children, Emma Ballard, Alissa Ballard, and William Ballard Jr.; and his loving siblings, Brad Ballard (Tina), Beth Carter (Matt), Gina Sain (Trey), Jeff Ballard (Misty), and Adam Ballard. He also leaves behind 11 close nieces and nephews, several great-nieces and great-nephews, and many lifelong childhood friends who were more like family to him.Will had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed many sports, including golf, fishing, shooting guns, baseball, and horseback riding. He found great joy in cooking and grilling, often bringing people together with his passion for feeding family and friends. Known for his goofy, fun-loving personality, Will was truly the life of the party. He had a generous heart and was always willing to give to others.Above all, Will loved his family. His wife and children were the center of his world, and he cherished every moment spent with them. He also shared a special bond with his father and brothers through music, playing guitar and singing together. He especially loved singing “On the Road Again” by Willie Nelson, often playfully teasing his children with his singing and dancing.William will be remembered for his laughter, kindness, and the joy he brought to everyone around him. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.Visitation will be held at Manchester Funeral Home on Wednesday March 25, 2026, from 12:00pm to 1:30pm with the Funeral Service beginning at 1:30pm. Internment will follow at Manchester City Cemetery in Manchester, TN.Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ballard family.