Photo courtesy of J.W. Williams Funeral Home, Inc. - Cordele
Sep 5, 1934 - Sep 6, 2025
I remember Mr. L.C. Ball as a kind and thoughtful person. No matter where we saw each other it was always a kind and joyful reunion. I am going to miss seeing him. I have known him for over twenty years and will cherish our friendship.
Sandra Rudolph
September 16, 2025 | Americus, GA | Acquaintance
My condolences to my family. Although, we couldn't be with you during this time, we are with you in spirit and will continue to pray for you all. I'm going to miss L.C. Rest Well Cuz ❣
Sharyce Hutch
September 13, 2025 | Gary, IN | Family
May God continue to keep your family in love and pray at this time of sorrow . May he continue to comfort you in the days ahead.The Reese, Biggins, Sims and Rivers Family.
Betty Rivers
September 12, 2025 | Leesburg, GA | Family
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Patricia Rodgers, Kassey Crocker and Lalonice White. Gentiva Hospice
Patricia Rodgers
September 11, 2025 | Lumpkin, GA
Such a great grandad! We’re all going to miss you. I appreciate the 4 years we had together. Very fortunate to have known you. You taught me things that will stick with me for the rest of my life! Rest peacefully we love you and know that you’re watching over us.
-Jasmine Alexandria Bateman (Granddaughternlove)
-Lorenzo Ball, Jr (Grandson)
-Jaztan Tyshun Ball (Great Grandson)
-Tobias Lucious Ball (Great Grandson)
Jasmine Bateman
September 10, 2025 | Desoto, GA | Grandchild
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Edna MERCER
September 10, 2025 | Leslie, GA | Acquaintance
Rest in peace Lucious been a long time since I saw you I can see the memories of you as if I were a young boy again. Sending my condolences to the Ball family and friends.
Floyd Johnson
September 10, 2025 | Fayetteville, NC | Family
To the family, We the Watts/ Mitchell family sends our deepest sympathies and prayers to each of you during this difficult time. Cousin L C was a great man and he will be truly missed by his loved ones. May all your memories of him lives within your heart daily. May God continue to bless and comfort you each day. We love all of you.❤.
Doshia Watts
September 09, 2025 | Columbus, GA | Family
My prayers are with the Ball family.
Kathryn Robinson Wallace
September 09, 2025 | Houston, TX | Friend
Deacon Lucious Clyde Ball, Sr. of 401 Ferguson Road, Desoto, Georgia, died Saturday, September 6, 2025, at his residence.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary of The Restoration Church in Americus, Georgia. The burial will follow at the Sue Walker Cemetery in Cobb, Georgia.
Deacon L. C. Ball, Sr. transitioned from this life to his Heavenly home on September 6, 2025, at his residence.
Deacon L. C. Ball, Sr. was born September 5, 1934, in Sumter County, Georgia. He was the fifth child born to the union of Mr. Johnnie Ball and Mrs. Mattie Shootes Ball.
He accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized at the Antioch Baptist Church by Reverend Samuel Holman, then moved his membership to Corinth Baptist Church in Americus, Georgia. In 1960, he joined the Shady Baptist Church in Leslie, Georgia, where he served as a deacon and chairman until his health declined.
Deacon L. C. Ball, Sr., met and married Hattie Mae Hogan on December 24, 1956. This union was blessed for 42 years and had three beautiful children.
He was preceded in his death by his parents, Johnnie Ball and Mattie Shootes Ball, and one brother, Johnny Frank Ball, Jr. Atta and Sampson George, Frankie Wright, Ulysses Wright Frazier, Bonnie Williams.
He leaves to cherish his memories with his beloved children, Lucious C. Ball, Jr. of Desoto, Georgia, Minister Lorenzo (Jacqueline) Ball, Sr. of Sumter, South Carolina, and Gwendolyn Ball Cross of Americus, Georgia; his siblings, Mr. Willie Ball of Cordele, Georgia, Mattie Ruth Carter, Fletcher (Sarah) Ball, Marcellous (Sandra) Ball, and Charles Ball, all of Jersey City, New Jersey, and Geraldine Cherry of Leslie, Georgia; his grandchildren, Lorenzo (Jasmine) Ball, Jr. of Americus, Georgia, Jonathan (Eryka) Cullens, Jamelle Cullens both of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Tranerious Green of Americus, Georgia; his sisters-in-law, Martha McGhee, Annie Jewel Wright, Evon Antwine (Wayne), and Elizabeth Wright; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Wright and Leodus Wright; eight great grandchildren, Jaztan Ball, Tobias Ball, La’Neriah Green, Londyn Green, Prince Green, Ka’Liyah Cullens, Kassionni Cullens, and Kameron Cullens, and a host of nieces and nephews; other relatives and many sorrowing friends.
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