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Richard Ball Obituary
Died: December 10, 2025
Richard Ball, 89, of White Pine, went home to be with the Lord Dec. 10.
He was a loving husband, father, and brother.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of White Pine where he was honored to receive a designation as a Deacon Emeritus in 2020.
He is survived by his son: Rick (Jennifer); a brother: Harrell (Shirley) Ball; sisters: Allie (Dale) Hunter, and Linda (Jack) Watson; a brother-in-law: Jerry (Mary) Knight; a sister-in-law: Shelia Knight; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years: Martha Ann Ball; his brother-in-law: Herman Knight; and his parents: Harl C. Ball and Lola M. Ball.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Jefferson Park at White Pine, who quickly became our second family.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to First Baptist Church of White Pine.
Funeral service will be Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, White Pine. The family will receive friends between the hours of 1-2 p.m. prior to the funeral service.
Graveside interment service will be held immediately following the funeral service in White Pine Cemetery.
Farrar Funeral Home, White Pine, is honored to serve the Ball family.
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