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He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. James E. Ball and Mary M. Ball.
He leaves to honor his memory his loving wife, Melissa Ball, his son, Ryan Ball, and his daughter, Sydney Ball.
He is also survived by his siblings, Bena Ball, Rosemary Lestage, Vicki Fruge, and Susan Smart. He is also survived by a host of extended family and friends.
Memorials may be made to Union Methodist Church of Charlieville, LA cemetery fund (2785 Hwy 132 Rayville, LA), The Rayville United Methodist Church (905 Louisa St. Rayville, LA), or the First Baptist Church of Rayville (1306 N. Louisa St. Rayville, LA).
Jim's family will gather to celebrate his life at a later date.
Melissa, Ryan, and Sydney would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to all who have supported and encouraged their family throughout this time.
Griffin Funeral Home
Monroe, LA
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Keith Dopson
July 11, 2022
Vicki and friends, so sorry to find this, so sorry for your, and our, loss.
Jim was a long-time pal, always had that light chuckle and smile. We had some fun times in college, in Chicago, at Tech football, and many good memories, palling around in the old days.
Jim shall be missed.
We even had fun chatting about something as obscure as hydrology.
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Will Sartor
July 8, 2022
Melissa,
Very sorry to hear about Jim. He was a wonderful caring person, and will be missed. Will
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