On the day of September 4, 2024 at 1:15 PM Mike Ball passed away at his home in Bolivar, Missouri with his wife Sharon by his side. Him and her have been happily together for 30 years. Mike was born November 1, 1953. He grew up in Collins, Missouri to his father Amos Ball and mother Dorothy Ball. He had a brother Steven Ball, and a sister Joetta Ball.

He grew up on Brush Creek, swimming, fishing and frogging and most of all hunting. He loved to hunt. Mike went to grade school at Collins elementary and went onto to Weaublaeu High School. He worked for St. Clair County Road and Bridge, and Gallivan trucking. Mike was also very active in the Weaubleau, Missouri fire and rescue district for many years. He has passed onto be in Heaven to be with his mom, dad, brother, and granddaughter Bobbie Leigh Ball. He is in no more pain.

Mike having no children of his own was more than happy to claim Sharon's three grown children, Teri, Tami, and Tony. They in turn gifted Mike and Sharon with 10 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

Mike will be greatly missed and loved by many.