Robert A. Ballard, 74, of Evansville, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on September 15, 1951 in Donaldsonville, Louisiana to the late Arden Newnam Ballard and Ruth Ada (McCarroll) Ballard.
Robert loved fly fishing, golfing and playing bridge. He was a lifelong entertainer, enjoying singing and playing the piano around the world and on cruise ships.
He graduated from East Jefferson High School in Metairie, Louisiana in 1969 and attended 2 years at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. He then worked as a police officer and also belonged to the Masonic Lodge in New Orleans, Louisiana as well as the Masonic Lodge and Hadi Shrine in Evansville, Indiana.
He was an active member for many years at Turning Point Methodist Church playing in their praise band.
Robert is survived by his wife of 20 years, Kayla (Urbanek) Ballard; his son, Lance Naquin; his grandson, Micah Naquin; his sister, Barbara Ballard; his sisters in law, Buck Ballard, Kristi West and Kim Fink as well as many nieces and nephews that he adored.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Henry Ballard.
A celebration of life may be held at a later date.
Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.
Pat Moore says
My sincere condolences to Bob’s family. I always enjoyed talking to Bob and a few times playing drums for him. He was a great entertainer with a great voice. He will truly be missed!
Jim McGillem says
My most sincere condolences to Kayla and all of Bob’s family. Bob was a wonderful friend and my fellow partner in the Quarter Note Piano Bar. We shared many great times together over the years. He was loved by many since coming to Evansville and kept all of us entertained with his piano and his great voice. He will be truly missed. May you R.I.P. my dear friend.
Alishia Skaggs says
Sending prayers 🙏 and comfort to family and friends. I loved just showing up at his gigs and listen to him play 🎹.
Barbara Horton says
Loved that Bob came into our lives while he played piano in New Orleans! He had such a full personality, loved his hearty laugh. Blessed to call him friend.💙
Peggy Miles says
I was just so in shock to hear Our Bobby was off to heaven at such a young age.He was my hero many times in my life. We gonna miss those beautiful Blue eyes.