John E. Ball of Blanchester. Beloved husband for 37 years of Pauline W. Pennington Ball, dear father of Carolyn Middleton, Vicki Hawley, Peggy Cooley, Susan Ward, Pamela Bradshaw, John Ward, Helen Perry, Chris Childers, Joe Ward, Lynn Page, caring brother of Vernon Ball, Judy Mullins, Debbie Dye, Branda Morford, and loving grandfather of 20 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Aug. 18, 2009 at age 70. A memorial service will be held at a later time at the convenience of the family. John proudly served in the U.S. Army.