William Campbell Ball

1931 - 2016

William Campbell Ball obituary, 1931-2016, Mesa, AZ

BORN

1931

DIED

2016

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William Ball Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 2, 2016.

William Campbell Ball, 84, of Mesa passed away at home on January 30, 2016. Bill was born in August 15, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Campbell P. and Mary E. (Bernsee) Ball.

Bill married Shirley Jean Schultz on June 21, 1957. Bill served his country for 30 years in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Shirley; sons, Allyn F. Ball (wife, Mary K. Ball) and Robert E. Ball (wife, Dorothy E. Ball); granddaughter, Taya R. Norris (partner, Mika); and grandsons, Daniel E. Ball and William E. Ball. Bill was to become a great grandfather for the first time, to baby Willa Norris, on February 2. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Campbell and Mary Ball.

A funeral ceremony will be held on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 12:30 pm at Melcher Mortuary Chapel of the Roses, 43 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa, AZ 85204. Visitation will be held from 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Private graveside services will be held at the City of Mesa Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Melcher Mortuary Chapel of the Roses. Please visit www.MelcherChapelofRoses.com to leave a tribute to Bill.

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March 4, 2016

Bob

Love and miss you every day Dad........

February 13, 2016

Robert Ball

Don't worry Dad, I will "try" to keep Mom occupied tomorrow with some brunch and hand dipped strawberries to lessen the pain ( not possible ) Love You and miss you very much....... R.I.P.

February 6, 2016

Dear Shirley and Family,
We are sorry that we were not able to attend the services for Bill as Lowell was just not well enough to go.
Bill was an important member of the Technical Team. We will all miss him next year at our Christmas luncheon. If there are other questions you may have, please give us a call.

Our love to you and your family,
Lowell and Nedra Dorman

February 3, 2016

Meta Corona

Dearest Shirley and family,

Please accept my sincere condolences with heartfelt sympathy for your loss! While I haven't seen you in a very long time. I know the love you and Bill had within your wonderful family will ease your sadness and put a smile on your face. Bill was a wonderful man! He will be dearly missed. I still remember him when we had our cake decorating classes, always eager to try what you made and help where he could.

Many blessings to you and your family!

Thinking of you!

February 3, 2016

John Best

Billy Ball,

What a kind consummate gentleman. From those of us lucky enough to know and work with you at the jet motor factory, thanks for the memories and sharing Shirley's bourbon balls! Godspeed my friend.

February 3, 2016

Bill will be greatly missed in the neighborhood. I will miss his sweet smile and wave as he went by everyday. Bill was a good friend to Bob and I. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Jo Jones

February 3, 2016

XO Windows

Bob and Family, are hearts at XO Windows are sadden by your loss, please let us know if we can do anything to help you and your family in the days and months to come.
Your family at XO Windows.

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Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services – Melcher Roses

43 South Stapley Drive, Mesa, AZ 85204

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Funeral

12:30 p.m.

Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services – Melcher Roses

43 South Stapley Drive, Mesa, AZ 85204

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43 South Stapley Drive, Mesa, AZ 85204

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