Funeral services for Jerry Fred Ball, of Catoosa, were held Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Dr. Chet Veazey officiated and a private family interment followed.
Jerry was born April 19, 1941 in Barnsdall, OK to Fred and Mary Mildred (Clapp) Ball. He passed away April 6, 2012 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 70.
Jerry was a construction worker for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, helping people in his neighborhood, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his daughters, Gail Basford of Sperry and Penny Hardin of Claremore; sons, Joe Ball and wife Tammy of Sperry, George Ball and wife Casey of Sperry, and Jessie Roach of Tulsa; grandchildren, Lisa Wagoner and husband J.W., John Jinks and wife Samantha, Kimberly Jinks, Courtney Ball, Alexis Ball, Devon Ball, Noah Ball, Nicholas Ball, and Isabella Ball all of Sperry, Connord Hardin, Matt Roach, Robin Kirk, and Cory Kirk; great-grandchildren, Patrick Jinks, Caitlyn Jinks, and Ryan Jinks all of Sperry; brothers, Jack Ball, Barney Wayne Ball, and William Dyer; sister, Mary Dyer; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma “Geri” Ball; daughter, Jamie Kirk; mother, Mary Whitetree; father, Fred Ball; and brother, Ronnie Ball.