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John Willis Ball Jr.

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BALL John Willis Ball, Jr, 68, died August 21, 2015. Born in Jacksonville to Margaret Anne and John Ball, Sr, he is survived by his wife, George Ann and by his daughter, Brooks Gallagher (Scott) son John Ball III, grandchildren Maggie, Coe and Davison Gallagher, Brother, Haywood Ball (Anne) and sister, Margaret Gates (Dennis), many nieces, nephews and cousins. He graduated from Lee High School and The University of the South. John was a Gentleman, and a gentle man who will be missed by many. A funeral service will be held Thursday, August 27th at 2 PM at St. Mark s Episcopal Church. Internment will occur at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association Lilburn, GA or to St. Mark s Episcopal Church.

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Aug. 26, 2015.

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Coe Gallagher

November 3, 2016

I love you pop pop

September 13, 2015

I am sad to hear about John. I worked for FTLB and, as you said, always knew him to be a gentleman and a gentle man. Please accept my prayers for your family.

September 10, 2015

Keeping you and your family in prayer.
Denise Jolley

September 3, 2015

It is so sad to hear of John's passing. He will live on in our thoughts and memories. My prayers are with his family.

Margit Nicholson Hollifield

August 30, 2015

Praying for you all.

Bob and Lynn Allison

August 30, 2015

George Ann, Lynn and I are boat cruising in New York and just earned of John's passing. We are deeply saddened by this news. You and your family will be in our prayers and we will always remember John fondly.

Bob and Lynn Allison

August 28, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss.may the words at 1peter5:7 comfort you in knowing that God really does care about you in this time of grief

August 27, 2015

George Ann, I am sorry for your loss. May God bring you strength and peace. Cindy Nehrbass

Chrissy Boozer

August 27, 2015

Brooks and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all during this difficult time. Xo

August 27, 2015

A caring father and a great husband, a good man. His life was well lived.
Darlene Gantt

August 27, 2015

George Ann, we send our deepest sympathy and much, much love to you. and your sweet family.. Porter and Hank

August 26, 2015

We will truly miss our kind friend. You are at peace, Johnny. We'll watch after George for you. Neill and Raya

Linda Gail Fogg

August 26, 2015

This world has lost a wonderful man. I will always celebrate his life through my memories. He touched me through his gentle heart and his dedication to his family and friends. Remembering his quiet caring nature will always bring a smile to my face and a warmness to my heart.

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