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Larry Frank Ball

1949 - 2017

BORN

1949

DIED

2017

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Schoedinger Worthington

6699 North High Street

Worthington, Ohio

Larry Ball Obituary

Ball Larry Frank Ball, age 67, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017. Born in Fairmont, West Virginia on October 3, 1949, he was preceded in death by this parents Frank William and Madge Kennedy Ball. Larry is survived by his daughters, Heidi Marie Ball (husband, Jason Shaffer) and their children; Kennedy and Charlotte Shaffer of Marysville, Ohio, and Michaela Ann Ball of Florida; his partner, Nancy Hartman; his brother, James Ball; and many other family member and friends. Larry graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Forrest Industries in 1971. He worked for Nationwide Insurance Company for more than twenty-seven years in its Training and Development department and other areas. Larry was an active member of the Meadow Park Church of God and a board member of the Divorce and Separated Group of North Broadway Church. He enjoyed sailing, cars and The Ohio State Buckeyes. He also enjoyed spending time with his daughters and granddaughters. Family will receive friends Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from 5-7 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High St., Worthington, OH 43085. A memorial service will follow on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 11 a.m. with Keith Ball presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Heartland Hospice. Please visit our online guestbook at www.schoedinger.com to share memories and to leave your condolences.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 21 to Apr. 24, 2017.
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my heartfelt sympathy to all of the family and friends of Larry...may you find peace in good memories

Donna Tussey

April 26, 2017

Larry was a long time Nationwider. I am so sorry for your loss. He was so young. May the Lord comfort his family/friends in their sorrow.

City

April 25, 2017

Karen Lones

April 25, 2017

Larry was always such a dear friend to us- He became our family through Nancy Hartman. I am grateful for his warm and friendly presence at all our family events. I am so glad I got to hug and see you last week. Larry, you will be so missed. Rest in peace friend!

Bindu Mehra

April 25, 2017

Larry was one of the first people I met at D&S. He had an engaging smile and was always positive & encouraging to me and to anyone he met. He will be missed by many! Prayers to all family and friends of Larry at this time of loss & grief.

Cathy Shaw

April 25, 2017

With fond memories of Larry and times shared at Hope U.M. Church. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Don & Connie White

April 24, 2017

Sorry for your loss may you draw comfort from Gods word at HOSEA 13:14 L Ohio

April 24, 2017

sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you

dorothy radford

April 24, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He will always be alive in your heart and in God's kingdom. Love to all of you, Aunt Karen

Karen Baker

April 22, 2017

So sorry to hear of Larry's passing, love and prayers to his precious family!!

Debbie Spradlin Orick
Marion-Franklin, class of '69!!!

April 22, 2017

We miss them while we remain here but as Christians have the hope of seeing them in the heavenly future. Praying for the pain of loss now. Love Uncle Rick and Aunt Pat

Rick & Pat Thrall

April 22, 2017

james ball

April 22, 2017

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25

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Schoedinger Worthington

6699 North High Street, Worthington, OH 43085

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26

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11:00 a.m.

Schoedinger Worthington

6699 North High Street, Worthington, OH 43085

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