James Thomas Ball

Franklin, NC - James Thomas Ball, age 68, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012. Born in Sharp Co., AR, he was the son of the late David and Edith Ball. He was married to Cheryl Haines Ball for 23 years. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Cuban Crisis. He was a maintenance supervisor for General Motors; a member of Gem Capital Auto Club; a lifetime member of NRA and volunteered at the Macon County Sheriff’s Office.

In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter, Wendy Gallagher and husband Chris of Ionia, MI; two sons, James T. Ball, Jr. of Grand Rapids, MI and Gregory D. Ball and wife April of Riley Township, MI; one sister, Mattie Mitchell of Paragould, AR; a niece, Rhonda Mitchell; a great niece, Johanna Chamberlain; two great nephews, Tony and Scott Chamberlain and three grandchildren, C. J. Teuscher, Austin Butler and Lucas Ball. He was preceded in death by a brother, Troy Mitchell.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Tenett Norris officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:00 until 6:00 PM, five hours prior to the service, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, Macon County Unit, PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28744.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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