John David Ball, 58, of Morganton, NC and formerly of Thacker, WV, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 after a lingering illness. Born in Wilmington, DE on October 16, 1959, he was the son of the late Lewis “Buck” Ball and Macie Bowling Ball. He was a knowledgeable horseman and a well-known history buff. David worked as circulation manager at the Williamson Daily News and at the Waldensian Bakery in Valdese. David will be remembered by family and friends as a loyal friend and devoted family man.
Mr. Ball is survived by his sisters, Emma Sesco (Hence) of Morganton and Mable Watkins of Columbus, OH; brother, Steve Ball (Jenny) of Matewan, WV; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death sister, Carol “Cricket” Wyatt; brothers, Jimmy, Rusty, Tommy, William David, and Jerry Ball; and his ex-wife, Kathy Johnson Ball.
In respect to David’s wishes, there will not be a public funeral service.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family.
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