James Ball Obituary
The memory of James Ball of Saint Joseph, Michigan, born in McHenry, Kentucky, who passed away on June 27, 2024 at the age of 92, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Ball to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Isacc Ball and Sudie Ball (Renfrow); his former life partners, Ora Lee Bowden and Ora Ball; his wife Peggy Ball; his daughter Melinda Michael; and his siblings, Eva Jean Hobbs, Charles Ball and Nancy Elliot.
He is survived by : his children, Robert Ball, Sandra Ball, Deborah Briley (Daniel), Debbie Pardon (Don), Cindy Snyder (Gary) and Ronald "Skip" Pratt Jr. (D'Lisa); his grandchildren, Shauna Snow-Clark (Scott), Gary Snow Jr. (Dawn), Briann Ghidotti, Sarah Overley (Jared), Molly Michael (James Hattey), Samantha Capovilla (Tyler Broglin), Alyssa Briley, Elyshia Baggett (Christopher), Casey Johns (Todd), Chad Pratt (Mia), Joshua Pratt, Travis Pratt, Cody Pratt, Kylie Pratt, Olivia Pratt, Ashlee Sullivan (Johns), Derek Snyder (Madison) and Tyler Snyder; his siblings, Betty Boyd, Jack Ball (Laura), Richard Sliger (Linda) and Thomas Ball (Alma); his half-sister Ruth Daniels; his son-in-law Brian Michael; and his siblings-in-law, OJ Roudebush and Tayna Rumbaugh (Alvin). He is also survived by 30 great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, July 1st 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Starks & Menchinger Chapel (2650 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085). A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Service (2650 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085).
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Safe Harbor Church, 3552 S. Pipestone Rd., Sodus, MI 49126.
