Larry Ralph Ball
April 2, 1937 ~ April 27, 2017
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Larry Ralph Ball, 80, died Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Mission Hospital.
A native of Statesville, Mr. Ball was a son of the late Ralph L. and Flossie Whisnant Ball and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Kelley Langford and a sister, Joyce Ann Neely. He was a Navy veteran, and had served in Desert Shield. He worked as a welder and pipefitter for American Enka (BASF) for 42 years.
He was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church where he was a member of the Fishers of Men SS Class and was a former Deacon.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances Poindexter Ball; sons, Troy Stuart Ball, Kevin Scott Ball (Stephanie) and Mark Anders (Betsy); sister, Gail Thompson; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Tony Hooper and Dr. Darren Browning officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Youth Dept. of West Asheville Baptist Church, 926 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family in the time of sadness I know how hard it is to lose a loved one it’s never ever easy but at least they are in a much better place than we are.
So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. We are praying for the family
Dear Mary Frances, I was sorry to hear about Larry, I still believe that God being in charge knows when we need to come home to HIS loving arms. If you need help later just know that your ‘old’ W.A.B.C. friend would be glad to come to see you.. Peace & Blessings to you and your family…Pat W.
Mary Frances, so sorry for your loss. Just loved talking with you all every Weds at the desk. He was a good man. Huge loss to you and your family as well as to our church. May God comfort you like only He can. We love you!
Shane and Brenda Logan
Mary Frances & family, We are so sorry to hear about Larry. You both have meant a lot to Bill and me over the years. I was thinking this afternoon that we have known each other for over 40 years. The boys in school together, scouts, Outdoor Resorts , Alan buying your house. We have known each other a long time. If there is anything we can do for ;you, please let me know. Hold on to the good memories during this difficult time. I love you and will do anything for you.
Mary Frances you & your family are in our thoughts & prayers. We will always remember the good time we had traveling with you both to New Mexico. We will keep the memory of Larry’s laughter & kindness in our hearts. Our deepest sympathy.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Larry was one of the nicest people I have ever known. He will be truly missed. Your family will be in my prayers during this difficult time.
Dear Mary Frances and Family. So very sorry to learn of Larry passing. You have lost a Husband and I have lost a friend. I haven’t seen much of you guys since the Navy days, but I really enjoyed serving our country with Larry.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Harley and Judy
Dear Mary Frances,
Jessie and I both were shocked when you called of Larry’s passing. Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Our love to you,
Tommy and Jessie
Mary Frances, You are in our prayers. We will miss seeing Larry’s smiling face at our Senior activities and services at church.
Dear Mary Frances and family.
We were so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. We had so much fun on our senior trips. We will be praying for you in this difficult time.
GodSpeed Seabee friend.
Mary Frances and sons, I was saddened to hear of the passing of your husband and father. Larry was such a caring and good man. May God bless you all and give you strength and love during this trying time. I am so sorry.
Dear Mary Frances, we were saddened to learn of Larry’s death. Please know that you and your family are in our hearts, and shall be in our thoughts and prayers. May you seek comfort in our Heavenly Father and his Holy Angels, and the beautiful memories of your life together during the difficult days ahead. Please accept our sincerest sympathies for your loss. Les and Anne Ewald
Mary Frances, I’m so sorry to hear about Larry. I’m shocked!! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Frances and family, so sorry to hear of your loss, he was such a fine person and shall be missed, we share in your sorrow and will be in prayers for all of you. Love, Shirley and Gus Colagerakis
Mary Frances I was so shocked when I found out that Larry had passed away.You all are in my thoughts and prayers.Love you Linda
Troy, Lauren and Stuart: I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Denise
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mary Frances and your family, Your friends, Gene and Carol Hare
I knew Larry in the Seabees. He was a skilled, trustworthy and dependable Seabee. He always had a smile and lived a Chriistian live for all to see. i live in Burnsville. I hope to make it to the visitation. If I don’t may you have God Speed and peace. CM1 Steve Souther retired.
Dear Mary Frances and Family,
It was my privilege to meet Larry during the past couple of years. I Pray for you and your family to find solace in the memories of him and all the love your shared.
My dear Francis. My prayers are with you at this precious husband has gone to Heaven. Always he is always with you. Ow you have a special Angle looking over you. MaybGod bless you and each one of your family. Charline Christopher
Our sincere sympathy to all the family. So sorry we were not able to come to funeral.
So sorry for your loss, With our Love and Prayers,
So sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family in the days ahead.
In Christian love,
Bruce and Jean Hollingsworth