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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I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Josh before his accident, but, his personality sure shown through even when he was unable to speak. I can't imagine the loss you all are feeling right now. May the comfort you find from God's promise of a future resurrection and the love and concern of your family of faith sustain you until you see Josh again in the new world in perfect health. Our love to you all! Keeping you in our prayers.
Dear Ball family, We want to send our deepest condolences. Everyone affected is being prayed for. For strength, calm and peace. I know you barely know us, but as your spiritual family we love yallll soooo much! Soooo look forward to his resurrection gathering! Love, Kevin and Dona crifasi
What a beautiful picture of Josh. In the resurrection that is who he will be. I offer my sympathy to the family at this time of grief and I offer up prayer on your behalf. Your friend, Michele Fugate
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family!