Jackson “Jack” Eugene Ball, Sr. was born on November 18, 1932 to Rurick Dalton “RD” Ball and Jetty Hollis Ball and died on June 22, 2024 at the age of 91.
After graduating from Ruston High School, Jack joined the Air Force in San Antonio, TX, where he served as a fireman from 1952 – 1956. While in San Antonio he met the love of his life, Betty Stowe, and they were married on October 1, 1954. Once he was discharged from the Air Force, Jack and Betty returned to Ruston to raise their 3 children and spend the rest of their lives amongst many friends and family. Jack worked at Ball’s Radiator Service and joined the Ruston Fire Department. He retired from Ruston Fire Department on November 1, 1990 having served his community for 23 years. Jack was very active in his church, The Church of Christ, where he served as Deacon as well as any other position that was needed. Jack truly had a humble and generous servants heart and spent his life living in a way that reflected the love of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Jack’s favorite things to do were to travel in their camper, fish, spend time with friends and family, and spending time in church. Mowing and keeping his yard well manicured was a passion that he never outgrew.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, RD and Jetty; his sister, Betty Ball Mabry; his daughter, Suzie Ball Laffoon; and his true love and wife of 68 years, Betty. He is survived by his 2 sons, Jacky Ball (wife Kay) and Jimmy Ball (wife Cassie); 4 grandchildren, Kellie Ball Nestrud (husband Ryan), Rachel Ball Howard (husband Nick), Jacy Ball, and Austin Ball; as well as 6 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A celebration of life service for Jack and honoring his late wife Betty Ball will be held at the Ruston Church of Christ on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 3:00 pm.
