Weldon Donnie Ball
October 4, 1946 ~ December 9, 2023
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Weldon Donnie Ball, 77, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, at CarePartners Solace.
Donnie was born October 4, 1946, in Asheville, to the late Weldon Garfield Ball and Helen Greene Ball. He was married to Martha Jean Hensley Ball, who died in 2015.
He was a US Army veteran, and owner of the family business, Ball Heating and Air Conditioning.
Mr. Ball is survived by his two daughters, Donna Clark and husband Alex and Melissa Boone and husband, Ricky; grandchildren, Brady Clark and wife Aimee, Kirsten Cochran and husband Jonah, Joshua Clark and Zachary Boone; two great-grandchildren who he cherished dearly, Victoria Jean Cochran and Mallorie Kathleen Clark; a brother, Harold “Dean” Ball and wife Angela; two nephews and a niece.
No services are scheduled at this time.
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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Oh the stories I could tell! Donnie Ball has been a part of my life for 40 years. From church on Sundays to countless days and nights on the softball fields…he was like a second father to me. I will cherish those memories now and rejoice that he has been healed and welcomed into Heaven by his sweet Martha.
My love and prayers go out to the entire family at this most difficult time.
I am honored to have had the opportunity to marry into the Ball family and get to know Donnie. His quiet smile hid many things , pleasure, teasing or Mischief! I send my condolences to all his children & grandchildren.
Sorry to read this about Donnie always enjoyed talking to him His was a good guy I knew the Ball family through business Dean I’m sure sorry about you brother Donnie Prayers for the family.
Hubie
I am very sorry to hear about Donnie. My condolences to his family, he will be missed.
I am sorry to hear of Donnie’s passing. He and Martha were good people. Prayers for the family during this difficult time.
Doug and Margaret Caldwell
We are sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing!
He was a blessing to our family in more ways than you could ever imagine.
He will be greatly missed by many. He and Martha were our very dear friends all down through the years. Thom & Marsha
Words cannot express how much I miss you! This past month has been so hard, and it seems impossible to put one foot in front of the other. I keep finding myself calling you to ask if you saw a certain play with our TarHeels or with football. You, daddy, were my hero. You made the sacrifice to save me when I was little and for that, I will always be thankful. Everyone knows that I was such a daddy’s girl, and I will always be a daddy’s girl! I love you daddy! Give momma a kiss for me and nanna! And until I see you again, know that I will always be thinking of you and missing you! I LOVE YOU DADDY!!
This past month has been the hardest since nana left. I’m filled with regret, pain, and emptiness. I still don’t think I have processed you leaving. You and nana are my hero’s and will always be. Please continue to send me signs that you and nana are fine. I smell y’all every now and again. I love you and miss you pawpaw.
Donnie was a great boss and friend he will be missed rest in peace
It’s been almost 7 months since you left us. I can’t stop thinking about you and nanna. I miss y’all. I find myself wanting to come see you. Found our texts you didn’t say much cause you didn’t figure out texting 😂 but I still tried. I want you back Papwa I want nanna back. I wish I had more time with you both. I just don’t understand. Please continue to send me signs I want to smell white shoulders or maybe a red bird something to know y’all both are at peace.
Daddy….Ricky made top 10 and driving now for Grand champion. I know you always loved hearing about his accomplishment with his trucking. Please be with him..we so much need a win right now because life has been so hard without you and pops. I love you so much daddy and miss you more than words can say