Alphonso "Hit" Ballard, 1957-2020

Alphonso " HIT " Ballard, 63, of Lake Wales, died Sept. 13 at The Groves Center Nursing Home in Lake Wales.

He was born Jan. 27, 1957 in Lake Wales. He was preceded in death last month by his brother, Rev. Robert "So Proud" Battles.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales. Mask required.