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Thurman Theola Ball

September 1, 1931 — September 10, 2013

Thurman Theola Ball, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at his home. Mr. Ball was born in Russell County, VA on September 1, 1931 the son of the late King Ball and Cordova Ray Ball. He lived most of his adult life in Abingdon, VA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly 59 years, Edith Blackwell Ball; four brothers, Burle Ball, Clint Ball, Harley Ball, Carl "Tence" Ball; two sisters, Beulah Mae Reynolds and Mary Lillian "Kit" Gross.

He is survived by three sons: Jimmy Ball and wife Rebecca of Meadowview, VA; Jerry Ball and wife Evelyn; and Mark Ball all of Abingdon, VA; two daughters: Shirley Marsh and husband Dean of Bristol, VA and Judy Dale of Lebanon, VA; sister, Opal Sargent of Cedar Bluff, VA; two brother-in-laws; Glen Gross of Richlands, VA and Guy Blackwell of Crowley, TX; nine grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; special nephew, Gary Gross; and special cousins, Bobby Ray and Del and Roger Perkins.

Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 14, 2013 at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home with the Reverend Rex Carter officiating. Following the service family and friends will travel in procession to Knollkreg Memorial Park for a committal service. Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Dale, Trevor Adams, Dillon Rouse, Harold Moore and grandchildren.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Mark Handy and staff; the staff of Kmart Pharmacy; and special friends and neighbors, Tom and Delphia Childress and Ronnie Casey.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.

Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook.

The family of Thurman Theola Ball is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).
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