Passed away suddenly at home, Saturday, May 10, 2014. Age 36 years. Survived by his parents William H. and Katherine A. (nee Zentmyer) Ball Jr; two sisters Heather J. (Charlie) Fisher and Kristi L. (fianc Ron Mcbride) Ball and two nieces Alyssa Fisher and Arashawnta Mcbride. Paternal grandmother Betty J. Ball and maternal grandfather John (Georgia) Zentmyer. Aunts and uncles Dr. Nancy (Ellis) Kennedy, John (Tina) Zentmyer, Carolyn (Michael) Magruder and Tracy (Dave) Warning. Numerous cousins also survive. Preceded in death by his paternal grandfather William H. Ball Sr, maternal grandmother Trudy Zentmyer and an aunt Susan Martis. Born in Joliet and a graduate of Providence Catholic High School Class of 1996 where he enjoyed playing baseball. Currently employed with E.H. Lynn Industries. An avid Blackhawks and Bears Fan. He enjoyed bowling, baseball, disc golf and golfing. Funeral services will be held from the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 9:15 A.M. to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 255 West North Street, Manhattan, for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting memorials to Providence Catholic High School, c/o Billy Ball Memorial Scholarship Fund. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, May 16, 2014 from 4-8 PM. www.CHSFUNERAL.com