of Conway, AR
January 19, 1937 - January 25, 2024
Paul Edwin Ball left his earthly vessel on Thursday, January 25, 2024. He was born January 19, 1937 at his childhood home in Soddy, Tennessee. He was the youngest of seven siblings.. He attended Soddy Daisy High School, where he was a three sport letterman. After graduation in 1955, he and his high school sweetheart, Phyllis Pollard, were married and moved to Tampa, Florida so that Paul could begin his Bible studies at Florida Christian College, now known as Florida College. Paul and Phyllis lived in Tampa for several years where their children, Michael and Wendie were born.
Paul's most important role in life was that of a Christian and he was always known as a defender of the TRUTH. He was a gospel preacher and over the years, he preached many sermons, baptized many into Christ and officiated many weddings and funerals.
In 1961, the family moved to Grady, Arkansas where he began preaching the Gospel at the Church of Christ at Grady. While in Grady, he also obtained his BA in Education from the University of Arkansas-Monticello and his Masters from the Arkansas State Teachers College (now known as the University of Central Arkansas) in Conway, Arkansas. During this era, he was also part of the faculty as a teacher and coach at Grady High School.
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In 1971, the family returned to Chattanooga to be closer to family. During the 1970's, he preached at the Church of Christ at Lakeview in Lakeview, Georgia. He was also a Guidance Counselor and Coach at Red Bank High School, where he was the head baseball and basketball coach..
In the early 1980's, he walked away from education and became licensed as an Auctioneer and worked for many years out of his own auction house and for other Chattanooga area auction houses. He also maintained a delivery service that had him, and often Phyllis, driving all over the country delivering antiques and furniture. It was during this time that he stepped down from preaching on a regular basis and he and Phyllis worshiped at the Church of Christ at North Hixson for many years.
A move to Conway, Arkansas was in order in 2008. Paul and Phyllis have resided in Conway for the past 15 years. A love of golf found him at the local golf course on a regular basis until last year. While in Conway, he was a member of the Church of Christ at North Oak in Mt. Vernon, Arkansas.
Along with the roles described above, he also preached Gospel Meetings in several states and often led song services during worship. He was also a sports official (umpire, referee, announcer, etc.).
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, John and Maude Ball and all of his siblings, Ray, Carl, Vernon, Charlotte, Clyde and Mildred.
Paul is survived by his wife of sixty eight years, Phyllis; their children, Michael Ball of Conway, Arkansas and Wendie Ball Brown of Bowling Green, Kentucky; Grandchildren, Austin Brown (Michaela Drew Brown) of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Michaela Anne Ball of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Blakeleigh Reese Ball of Dardanelle, Arkansas and one Great Grandchild, Aria June Brown of Bowling Green, Kentucky.
A memorial service will be held at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, Arkansas on February 12, 2024 at 7:00pm, with visitation starting one hour prior at 6:00pm and will be shared on the respective Facebook pages of Mike and Wendie.
In memory of Paul and in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Sacred Selections, which is a nonprofit organization for which Paul and his family have supported for many years. When making your on-line donation at www.sacredselections.org, please reference ''In Memory of Paul Ball'' when prompted.
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16 Condolence(s)
Eugene Ball
Friday, September 13, 2024
Paul was my uncle.
He married Peggy and I on August 15,1964.
He will be missed.
Suzie Harmon Tucker
Monday, February 12, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. Many fond memories of all of you. Love you all.
Gerald&SueDutton Randall&RichardDutton
Monday, February 12, 2024
Phyllis,Michael&Wendie we love you all ,so many fond memories we know you will miss him . We are grateful you all came to Grady asPaul married Gerald&Sue in Dec 1961 &later baptized Sue
Carrel Johnston
Friday, February 2, 2024
Mother and I would like to express our sympathy to Phyliss, Mike, Wendy, and Family. We will miss Paul very much at church but we know he is with Jesus. Love
Bonnie Holloway
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Michael and the Ball family: I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you in this time of sadness and sorrow. Prayers for everyone.
Tanya Kemper Hightower
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
So sorry to hear about the passing of Paul...I know you will miss him.
Jim Fulmer
Monday, January 29, 2024
Paul Ball was one of a kind, he never minded telling you how he felt about a certain situation. Paul also had a humorous side that some missed.
Paul was a true friend and I will miss him.
Prayers and loving thoughts to his family and friends.
Judy Law
Monday, January 29, 2024
Paul and Phyllis have a special place in my heart. I told my husband, Edward, while driving to worship services yesterday that the angels are singing with Paul and he is saying "let's sing a little bit faster". When Paul led singing at North Hixson, it was always off the the races! He was a good, solid Christian man, and a good example to all of us. I'm gonna miss him and I look to the time our spirits meet again on the other side. Praying for the family.
Much love,
Judy
Robbie Ball Gower
Monday, January 29, 2024
My favorite uncle because we were so close in age. When I was very young, he raised some piglets and some how in my young brain I associated him with those pigs and began calling him Piggy Paul. I am sure he dreaded the games in high school when our schools played each other and I would be in the stands. The last time we talked about a year or so ago I reminded him of my pet name for him. Good bye, Old Friend, your memory is always in my heart..
Robbie
Pamela Lawrence
Monday, January 29, 2024
While attending Lakeview Church of Christ in Georgia, Paul became our preacher. We loved him and all his family, we were a close church family. Respected and learned so much from him. Many good memories. You will be greatly missed.
Dina Demas
Monday, January 29, 2024
Many memories come to mind when thinking about Mr Ball. The first time I met him and his family, they all made me feel like I was welcomed.
My favorite memory was when he helped me (and my cat) move from Nashville to Towson MD. My parents were overseas and he stepped in to help.
He also loved antiques. He helped me appreciate the beauty in all older furnishings.
God bless you. I am curtain you are standing with him now.
Love Dina
Mark Maynor
Sunday, January 28, 2024
RIP Coach Ball. He was my basketball coach back in Red Bank, TN in the 70’s. Will always remember those fun times and the lessons learned. Well respected man of God. Prayers for his family.
Johnny Pierce
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Thanks to Coach Ball for all he did for students and athletes at Red Bank HS.
Dina Demas
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Many memories come to mind when thinking about Mr Ball. The first time I met him and his family, they all made me feel like I was welcomed.
My favorite memory was when he helped me (and my cat) move from Nashville to Towson MD. My parents were overseas and he stepped in to help.
He also loved antiques. He helped me appreciate the beauty in all older furnishings.
God bless you. I am curtain you are standing with him now.
Love Dina
Patty Lockhart Wilson
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Coach Ball was a wonderful teacher and he was a great coach at Grady. My prayers are with you all.
Kathy Lovette Rose
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Mr. Ball was amazing man of God he was my pastor and teacher in Grady,Ar. as a young girl. Always such a kind man to everyone well respected.
Prayers be with family and freinds.
Kathy Lovette Rose