James E. Ballard Jr., 42 formerly of Hampton, NY, passed away Sunday March 18, 2018 at CMC in Manchester N.H of severe Lung disease with his loving family at his side. Jimmy fought hard and was well known for tenacious will to live. He was born April 9, 1975 in Glens Falls, NY the son of James E. Ballard Sr. and Marion (Williams) Ballard. James is survived by his mother, Marion Ballard of Hampton, NY, by his children, James E. Ballard III and his mother Sandra Ballard both of Glens Falls, NY, Kaylynn and Quinn Ballard who lived with him in N.H and their mother Christen and her mother Gina, by his siblings, Tabitha and Patrick and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his Father James E. Ballard Sr. Anyone who knew jimmy knew he was passionate for anything John deer and farming, snowmobiling and driving construction vehicles. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday March 27, 2018 from 9-11 A.M. at the Roberts-Aubin Funeral Home, located at 266 Allen Ave, Poultney, VT 05764. A Funeral service will follow at 11:30 A.M. at the Poultney United Methodist Church, with the rev. David Adams as the celebrant. Memorial contributions may be made to Marion Ballard at P.O. Box 31, Hampton, NY 12837 to help off set funeral expenses. Arrangements are under the direction of the Roberts-Aubin Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.robertsaubinfuneralhome.com . SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, March 27, 2018 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Roberts-Aubin Funeral Home 266 ALLEN AVE POULTNEY, Vermont 05764 Funeral Service Tuesday, March 27, 2018 11:30 AM Poultney United Methodist Church 108 East Main St Poultney, VT 05764