James Thurman Ball Obituary
In loving memory of James Thurman Ball (Bristol, Virginia), who departed this world on April 11, 2025 at the age of 72. James Thurman leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact James Thurman had on those he encountered along his journey. Though James Thurman may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thurman Theola Ball and Edith Marie Blackwell Ball; and his son Jarrod Ball. He is survived by: his siblings, Shirley Marsh (Dean), Judy Smith (Robby), Jerry Ball (Evelyn) and Mark Ball. He is also survived by three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NC 10306.
