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He was born and was raised in New Haven. He graduated from Nelson County High School in 1975. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served four years. He then began work as a hydraulic engineer for Lockheed Martin Corp. (Aerospace). He worked there for just over 40 years.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Mary Louise Walker Ball and Cyril Francis Ball; and his brothers, David Leo Ball and John Christopher "Otis" Ball.
Survivors include: his daughter, Elise Ball of Vallejo, California; son and daughter-in-law, Cy and Jordan Ball; granddaughter, Josephine Ball of Sacramento, California; his brothers, Cy Ball (Laurie) of Denver, Colorado, Larry Ball (Pam) of New Haven, Mark Ball (Nancy) of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Chuck Ball (Pam) of Boston; his sisters, Michelle Clark of Lebanon, Linda Willett (Paul) of Jeffersontown, Marian Anne Kremer (Stuart) of Bardstown, Sarah Norton (Don) of Littleton, Colorado, and Virginia Hudson (Tim) of Bloomington, Indiana; and a host of loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and long-time co-workers and friends from around the world.
Because of the current COVID-19 pandemic, his son and daughter will have a small ceremony and his body will be cremated. There will be a memorial service to be announced in the future.
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Memories and Condolences
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ROSA
April 19, 2021
We all miss our dear friend Tony Ball. He will never be forgotten. He lives in our hearts ❤ God only knows how much. We pray he's resting in peace We love you Tony God bless you and one day we will see you again.
Rosa Alarcon
May 13, 2020
God rest your soul my dear friend Tony, I miss our daily conversations. You will be missed dearly, may you rest in peace my friend.
My dearest condolences to your entire family many close friends.
Please keep us in touch regarding a future memorial service. Thank you
Sandy DeSousa
April 30, 2020
I will miss you my friend! There are just no words. Please notify us when any services will be held
Jamie Hohl
April 24, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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