Raymond C. Ballard, 91, of Saucon Valley Manor – Hellertown, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away January 21, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg. Born in Jersey City NJ, he was a son of the late Charles A. and Anna Mae (Fisher) Ballard. He was the belove husband of the late Janice Ballard who passed in 1976 after 22 years of marriage. Later he was the companion of the late Evangeline Noll with whom he shared 38 years together until her passing in 2022. He worked as a HVAC salesman at the former Light Air Products in Lansdale for many years until retiring and later worked for over 20 years in the produce department at Wegman's in Bethlehem until 2022. Ray, enjoyed hunting, golf and traveling. For over 60 years Ray was a proud Mason at Perry Lodge 458 F&AM Bethlehem Lodge 283; Tall Cedars of Lebanon and Bethlehem; Scottish Rite Valley of Allentown and Rajah Shrine.

Survivors: He is survived by his daughters, Charlann Warmkessel (Terry), Monda Bilger (Mark); son-in-law, Peter Grazer; 2 grandchildren Janice Burdi (Joseph), Brock Bilger (Kristina); 6 Great grandchildren, Jace Burdi, Jared Burdi, Brooklyn Boone, Kenzie and Kylie Bilger. He was also preceded in death by daughter, Raylene Grazer; brother, Warren Ballard.

Services: Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Wednesday, Jan.28th from 6:30-8:00PM followed by a Masonic Service at 8:00PM all at JAMES FUNERAL HOME, 527 Center St. Bethlehem. Burial - Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg, on Thursday, Jan. 29th at 11:00AM. Full obit: www.jamesfuneralhome.org.

Contributions: In memory of Raymond Ballard, donations to Masonic Children's Home, 1 Masonic Dr., Elizabethtown, PA 17022, (Check must be made to Masonic Charities) would be appreciated.

Services will be live-streamed. To get to the live-stream please view directions under Service Details.