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June 14, 2024
Former D1 Commissioner Ballard passes
Former District 1 Okmulgee County Commissioner Ron Ballard, of Beggs, passed away Thursday morning. Ballard retired in Sept. 2022, after more than 15 years of county service.
Ballard served as a commissioner for eight years, and then stepped aside for four years before being re-elected, serving for another 15 years. Ballard also served as Mayor of the City of Beggs, along with serving on numerous county and state boards.
Service arrangements are pending with Mc- Clendon-Winters Funeral Home.