Claude Ball

Claude Ball, 73 of Pinsonfork, Ky., passed away Wednesday night, October 13, 2010 at his residence.

He was born November 16, 1936 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the late Dicy Wolford and Martin Ball Sr.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Gracie Varney Ball, three brothers; Berlin, Hassell and Martin Ball Jr.; two sisters, Sophia D'Amico and Robena Epling and a grandson, Brian Holbrook.  Claude was a retired employee from the Appalachian Regional Hospital.

Survivors include his daughter, Teresa (Ralph) Rollins of McAndrews, Ky.; sons, Ricky L. (Renee) Ball of Williamson, and Claude Michael (Francene) Ball of Ball Fork, Ky.; three sisters. Josephine Mounts of Ball Fork, Ky., Roberta Sparks of Florida and Betty Williamson of Huddy, Ky.; three grandchildren, Linzi Grace Ball, Maecie Lee-Ann Rollins and Bradley Hager; a special niece, Gloria Lynn Hensley of Ball Fork, Ky. and a special friend, Juanita Robinette and a host of family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon Saturday, October 16, 2010 at the R.E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Raymond Stanley, Kenny Chapman and Larry Slone officiating.  Burial will follow in the Julius Scott Cemetery, Hardy, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers. 

Visitation will be held after 6 p.m. Friday, October 15, 2010 at the Funeral Home Chapel. 

Online condolences can be made at www.rerogersfuneralhome.com.

R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry is in charge of arrangements.