John F. Ball (May 27, 2011)

John F. Ball 91, of Greenville, passed May 27, at Wayne Health Care, Greenville. John was born on July 20, 1919 in Passaic, New Jersey. John is survived by his wife Carol, 3 sons Al, Cincinnati; John Jr. and wife Mary Jo of Nevada; Todd and wife Ana of Colorado. 3 stepsons Douglas Cook and wife Deana’ of Ft. Mill, S.C.; Robert Cook, Green Cove Springs, Fl; Jon Cook Green Cove Springs, Fl; 1 stepdaughter Laura Robinson, Greenville; 15 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, Carlos Davilla and Helen Davilla Ball; brothers Carlos and Robert Ball; sister in law Mary E. Clark; inlaws Evelyn and Clark Wentz. There will be a Celebration of Life held for John on Sunday, June 26th, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Shawnee Prairie Preserve 4267 St. Rt. 502, Greenville, OH. We invite those who knew and cared about John to come share their memories with his family and friends. For more information on John’s life, family and community involvement see the front page of this week’s Early Bird. Arrangements courtesy of Braund Funeral Home, New Madison, OH.