1948
Robert Allan
2018
Robert Allan Ballard
June 23, 1948 — April 23, 2018
Robert Allan Ballard, Jr., 69, of Charleston, South Carolina died on Monday, April 23, 2018 at home. His funeral service will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018 in The Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, 126 Coming Street at 4:00 p.m. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel.
Born June 23, 1948 in Columbia, South Carolina, Robert was the son of Robert Ballard, Sr. and the late Harriet Quattlebaum Ballard. He completed his B.A. degree in Political Science from the University of South Carolina where he also earned his Masters of Public Administration in 1975. Post-graduate studies followed at the Georgia Institute of Technology in City Planning.
Robert managed housing rehabilitation during the early years of Community Development for both the City of Charleston and Charleston County. Later he served as a Facilities Superintendent and Administrative Analyst for the County. He retired as a Business and Operations Analyst for Recycling.
Robert had a passion to protect the livability of Charleston's peninsular neighborhoods. He was vigilant in attending Board of Architectural Review and Board of Adjustment meetings to share his insights. In recognition of his dedication, he received the 2001 Harold Koon Award from the City of Charleston and The Three Sisters Award from the Committee to Save the City in 2002.
Over the decades, Robert served as Vice-Chairman for the Town and Gown Committee, President of the Radcliffeborough Neighborhood Association and Senior Warden for The Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul. He was a member of the Carolina Yacht Club and La Societe Francaise de Charleston where he served as President from 1997-1999.
In addition, Robert was an avid photographer who shared his gift of portraiture with one and all. His photographs found their way to the cover of the Boston Globe, books published by Random House and the Southern Exposure Quarterly.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Sallie Lee Ballard; father, Robert A. Ballard, Sr. of Snellville, GA; sister, Adelaide Clayton (Gary) of Snellville, GA; nephews: Mac Clayton (Dorian) and Lee Clayton (Amy) both of Atlanta, GA; brothers-in-law: Mitchell Reddy of Villanova, PA and Douglas Reddy of Boalsburg, PA; and nieces: Caroline Reddy, Anne Reddy Gary and Nancy Reddy.
Memorials may be made to MUSC Foundation/REEF, 173 Ashley Avenue, MSC 501, Basic Science Bldg. 101, Charleston, SC 29425 or The Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, 126 Coming Street, Charleston, SC 29403.
Born June 23, 1948 in Columbia, South Carolina, Robert was the son of Robert Ballard, Sr. and the late Harriet Quattlebaum Ballard. He completed his B.A. degree in Political Science from the University of South Carolina where he also earned his Masters of Public Administration in 1975. Post-graduate studies followed at the Georgia Institute of Technology in City Planning.
Robert managed housing rehabilitation during the early years of Community Development for both the City of Charleston and Charleston County. Later he served as a Facilities Superintendent and Administrative Analyst for the County. He retired as a Business and Operations Analyst for Recycling.
Robert had a passion to protect the livability of Charleston's peninsular neighborhoods. He was vigilant in attending Board of Architectural Review and Board of Adjustment meetings to share his insights. In recognition of his dedication, he received the 2001 Harold Koon Award from the City of Charleston and The Three Sisters Award from the Committee to Save the City in 2002.
Over the decades, Robert served as Vice-Chairman for the Town and Gown Committee, President of the Radcliffeborough Neighborhood Association and Senior Warden for The Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul. He was a member of the Carolina Yacht Club and La Societe Francaise de Charleston where he served as President from 1997-1999.
In addition, Robert was an avid photographer who shared his gift of portraiture with one and all. His photographs found their way to the cover of the Boston Globe, books published by Random House and the Southern Exposure Quarterly.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Sallie Lee Ballard; father, Robert A. Ballard, Sr. of Snellville, GA; sister, Adelaide Clayton (Gary) of Snellville, GA; nephews: Mac Clayton (Dorian) and Lee Clayton (Amy) both of Atlanta, GA; brothers-in-law: Mitchell Reddy of Villanova, PA and Douglas Reddy of Boalsburg, PA; and nieces: Caroline Reddy, Anne Reddy Gary and Nancy Reddy.
Memorials may be made to MUSC Foundation/REEF, 173 Ashley Avenue, MSC 501, Basic Science Bldg. 101, Charleston, SC 29425 or The Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, 126 Coming Street, Charleston, SC 29403.
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