of Batesville, AR
January 30, 1961 - August 4, 2014
Christian ''Chris'' Ball, 53, of Batesville died Monday, August 4, 2014 at his home.
He was born in Batesville, Arkansas on January 30, 1961 to John W. Ball and Doris (Talley) Ball.
He graduated from Batesville High School in 1979 and worked as an auto detailer at Nels Ball & Son Car Dealership. He enjoyed tinkering with cars and detailing them. He was a kind, generous, friendly person who enjoyed animals, especially his cat.
Survivors include his father and step-mother, John ''Jay'' Ball and Louise Ball of Batesville; one brother, John W. Ball III of San Diego, CA; one sister, Francesca (Ball) Stafford of Batesville; and a nephew, Graham Stafford also of Batesville.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Ball, and his paternal and maternal grandparents.
Pallbearers will be Carlin Alexander, Curt Thompson, David Thompson, Randy Long, Eric Nast, and Tim Dombroski.. Honorary pallbearers are Rick Wallace, Ed Gardner, Dean Baker, Jackie Nast, Graham Stafford.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at Oaklawn Cemetery with Randy Scott officiating.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to Independence County Humane Society, PO Box 3477, Batesville, AR 72503.
My prayers go out to the family. R.I.P old friend.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.
Thoughts and Prayers for your family. BHS class of '79! C$
I GRADUATED WITH CHRIS AND WENT TO SCHOOL WITH HIM SINCE THIRD GRADE. I ALWAYS LIKED CHRIS. HE WAS NICE AND HAD A GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR. I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Our sincere condolences. If we can do anything for you, please let us.
My prayers go out to all the Ball family. All my memories of Chris are fond memories as we grew up.
I was in the class of 1979 with chris--- you are in my thoughts and prayers
Prayers to you & family! Fancy Ball, God Bless.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.