Jonathan D. Ballard, 46, of Colchester, CT, passed away February 28, 2015. Born in Hemet, CA, he lived in Lodi and Clifton before moving to Connecticut in 2003. An Army Veteran during Peacetime, Jonathan was a Chef for Wolfgang Puck Catering in Wallingford, CT for many years. Jonathan had a popular Internet Radio Show on Total Metal Radio, "The OGRE's Lair", and was the Lead Singer for the Heavy Metal Band OGRE. Jonathan did many benefit shows for charity and in his spare time enjoyed hiking and loved animals. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Rembert). Loving son of Frank of Oklahoma, and Karen (Kreutzer) of Las Vegas. Dear brother of Danielle Wagner of Las Vegas, Michelle Staley and Russ Ballard, both of California. Cherished uncle of several nieces and nephews. Visiting Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 4-9 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations made to Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave., Meriden, CT, 06450 in memory of Jonathan, would be greatly appreciated.