Charles “Randy” Ball, 81, of Cadiz, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Trinity West in Steubenville with his family by his side. He fought a long hard battle with kidney disease and other illnesses. He worked very hard all of his life, quitting school in the 9th grade to work and take care of his siblings. He was born January 2, 1941, a son of the late Lillian Banks Freeman and Charles E. Ball.
He was a faithful member of the First Apostolic Church in Cadiz and had a tremendous love for the Lord and God’s Word. He worked in various coal mines from the time he was 19 years old, with the last one being the Enlow Fork Mine, from where he retired in 1997 due to kidney problems.
On March 12, 1966, he married the love of his life, Shirley White Ball, and had a wonderful life. He loved to talk about cars and the coal mine. He had a passion for detailing cars and was very good at it. He was very meticulous about his work. He sang and played the harmonica. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all.
In addition to his wife of 56 years, he leaves to mourn his loss four children: Tina Ball of the home, James Ball of the home, Beth (Rudy) Bailey of Dover, Delaware, and Mary (Demar) Jackson of St. Clairsville; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and one on the way in December; a sister, Vivian (Gordon) Jones of Cadiz; stepmother, Jane Ball of Cambridge and a brother, Jeff Ball of Cambridge, Ohio. He will be greatly missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, James and Joel Freeman, and two sisters, Gwendolyn Freeman and Sharon Freeman.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, November 5, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at noon at the First Apostolic Church, 158 North Ohio Street, Cadiz, with Rev. Ray Ellenbaugh officiating. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family. The family is being assisted by Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio.
The memorial guest book may be signed at www.clark-kirkland-barr.com.