David A. Ball

David A. Ball, 89, Gallipolis (formerly of Vinton) passed away Saturday August 25, 2007 in Holzer Medical Center. He was born February 13, 1918 in Boone County, West Virginia, son of the late Thomas Lee Ball and Victoria Nelson Ball. A US WWII Navy Veteran, he was a retired carpenter and farmer. He was a member of the Chapel Hill Church of Christ, Gallipolis and had served on the North Gallia School Board and the North Gallia Athletic Boosters.

David is survived by his wife, Doris Sword.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Georgianna Webb Ball August 9, 2001. To this union survive a son, David M. (Betsy) Ball, Vinton; three daughters: Shirley (Jack) Mount, Bidwell, Ohio; Sandra Roach, Crown City, Ohio; Patricia (Ed) Black, Patriot, Ohio; grandchildren: David J. Ball, Vinton; Brionna Ball, Round Rock, Texas; Teresa Smith, Sommerville, South Carolina; Charles Roach, Gallipolis; Michelle Duckworth, Middleport; Gregory Roach, Crown City; Justin Roach, Gallipolis and Pamela Wiseman, Gallipolis; step-grandchildren: Matt and Mark Stepp and Todd Taylor; great-grandchildren: Joshua, Jeremy, and Amanda Smith, Courtney and Tristan Roach, Christa Martin, Caitlin and Hannah Roach, Alex and Tyler Wiseman; step-great-grandchildren: Macie, Ethan and Isaac Moss, Justin and Devan Duckworth.

Also preceding him in death were granddaughter, Jodie Marie Ball; brothers: Ted, Clyde, Carney, and Tom Ball; and sisters, Luna Griffith and Faye Hill.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, August 29, 2007 in the Chapel Hill Church of Christ, Gallipolis with Evangelist Lewis Mikel officiating. Burial will follow in the Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call from 5:00-8:00 PM Tuesday at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton. Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by Vinton American Legion Post 161.