Joshua James Ball, 42, of Morganton, NC, passed away peacefully December 17, 2022 while surrounded by family and friends.
Josh was born in Burke County August 17, 1980 to Nathan Lee Ball and Trina Brown Ball. Up until his motorcycle accident 16 years ago, Josh had a vibrant personality that attracted everyone to him. Josh was a very active person that loved fishing, snowboarding, and being outdoors. At the time of his accident, he was an insurance agent at Farm Bureau and prior to that he spent years working with his family at Ball Mobile Home Supply. Josh was a member of the Morganton South Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. He dedicated his life to Jehovah by water baptism on July 23, 1994. Josh understood his hope of the resurrection to life on a paradise earth which comforted him and the family.
Josh was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Lewis and Marie Brown.
Josh is survived by his parents, Nathan and Trina Ball of Morganton; sister, Natasha Standley (Justin) of Morganton; brother, Cameron Ball (Sabrina) of Salisbury; nephews, Evan Standley and Aiden Ball; nieces, Peyton Callahan (Caleb) and Piper Standley; grandparents, Ira and Vesta Ball of Morganton; and many Aunts, Uncles, cousins, and extended family.
The family would like to give a special thanks to his in-home CNA's Melinda Kern and Rachel VonHarten; his home health care nurse, Donna Childress; along with the Hospice staff at Amorem in Valdese.
Services for Josh will be held at a later date.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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In my thoughts and prayers for comfort and hope ,we all have to see our loved ones soon in the resurrection when Jesus will say "wake up"thats when Revelations 21:4 ,will be fulfilled.Thankful to Jehovah and Jesus gives that hope.
To the entire Ball Family. So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Josh was one of the sweetest, kindest guys I have known. I only wish I had known him during our school years. I love the picture you chose; Josh was so handsome. He was blessed with wonderful parents and family. When his life changed, yours did too but you loved and cared for him like only parents do. Praying for you all
I’m praying for the family to endure this and have some peace.
Peace and comfort for you, Nathan and Family. Jackie Scott
I know its been a long road. My prayers to you guys.
So Very Sorry to all of you for your Loss. What a Gift we have in the Resurrection. May Jehovah continue to Comfort you. Agape, Sharon
Nathan, Trina, Natasha, Cameron and the rest of the Family, We were so very sorry to hear about Josh. We remember him as a handsome boy who was always friendly with everyone. He was at our Wedding in 1988 along with all of you…we will never forget all the love and support we’ve had from all of you in our younger years. Josh has always been a part of our memories, and will continue to be so until we see him again at the Resurrection. Until that wonderful event happens, please know all of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sending our love to all of you… Ray and Tammy