A gathering celebrating the life of Brandon Paul Ballard will be at The Church International, 13423 LA Hwy 431, St Amant; 9 am until 12 noon on Tuesday; service at noon with Eric Altazan officiating. Brandon a native and resident of Prairieville, was born on August 8, 1990 and passed from this life on November 10, 2019 at the age of 29 years. He was a dedicated employee of Ascension Parish Library for nine years. He attended the University of Chicago; received his bachelor’s degree from BRCC, his master’s degree in Library Science from LSU; and was currently working on his doctoral degree online. In Brandon’s spare time you would find him painting, drawing or going to movies. He spent much time volunteering his help in plays, tutoring at the library, and working the plant sales. Brandon was a pleasure to be around; we were all blessed to have him in our lives. Survivors include his mother Beverly Jean Ballard; father Kelly Payne; step mothers Monique Istre and Lynette Bourg, siblings Riley Fearheiley Ivy Sylvest and Lacy Gonzales; nephew Eli James; nieces Lilly and Lainey Gonzales, aunt and uncle Carolyn and Eric Altazan; first cousins Chris, Ryan, Renee and Rebekah; second cousins Taylor, Micha, Blaze, Bentley, Maddie, Carson, Maddox, Nathan, Case and Elijah. He is preceded in death by grandparents Thelma Barnett and Burl Barnett; and Maw Maw Sybil. Family and Friends may consider giving a memorial gift. Gifts of love received will be used by the family to honor his life and memory; to give please visit https://www.ilof.com/st-amant/brandon-paul-ballard Arrangements with Church Funeral Services & Crematory, St. Amant
Brandon and I were very close when we were teenagers. I haven’t seen him in 11 years but hardly a day has passed since I haven’t thought about him and sent good wishes to him in my heart. He was a beautiful person. My heart and prayers are now on his family and friends. I pray that love will surround you and hold you.
To my Brandon. You will be truly missed by me and many others. You will always be in my Heart ❤️. You will be with us where ever me and your Mom go. I’m so blessed to have known you. We will all be together again one day until then you will live on in my heart with us.
In the short time I knew him, he was so sweet and stole my heart. He had so much love to give and his loss is unmeasurable.
This is devastating news. My son Matthew, who has autism, adored Brandon! He would always take the time to talk to Matthew when we checked books out and would even go above and beyond to find Mr. John if he was not at his desk so Matthew’s could talk to him as well. He was such a pleasure. Heaven is brighter now that he has changed addresses to The Streets of Gold. I will be praying daily for all of you.
Brandon was not only my co-worker, but my best friend. I shared so many secrets, laughs, jokes, stories, and things with him. The two years I have been at The Ascension Parish Library, I haven’t gotten closer to anyone other than Brandon. His laugh was contagious, his smile genuine, and his heart pure. I miss him dearly. I miss our daily phone calls, our group text, but most of all seeing him everyday. I would do anything to hug him one more time. I know he is up there watching “Charlie Brown: The Giant Pumpkin” with his Grandmother. I pray for peace and rest for his mother and family. Brandon was an amazing co-worker, but a truly amazing friend. He will be missed by many.