Caleb Ball's Obituary
Caleb Ball, age 90 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Thursday, August 04, 2011 at Golden Age Care Center in Centerville.
He was born June 9, 1921 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of George and Lola (Blanset) Ball. Caleb attended school in Moulton, Iowa. He married Mary E. Boyer on April 1, 1945 in Centerville.
Caleb gave his life to the Lord at an early age. He accepted the call from his Lord and Savior to the ministry. Caleb attended Hannibal La Grange College of Ministry in Hannibal, Missouri.
He pastored churches in Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. After retiring from ministry, he was the sexton for the Oakland Cemetery in Centerville, Iowa. He later worked in maintenance for Centerville Housing, retiring in 1990 as the maintenance manager.
After retiring from ministry, Caleb continued to spread the gospel everywhere he went. He spent many hours visiting with the residents at the nursing homes and patients at the hospital.
Caleb volunteered his services to transport people to doctor appointments and did many odd jobs for friends in their homes.
Caleb and Mary attended Grace Tabernacle Church in Centerville after his retirement from the ministry.
He is survived by his wife Mary Ball of Centerville, Iowa; nephew James (Fiona) Ball and their sons Brian and Larry Ball of Pensacola, Florida; and a niece, Marsha Slutes.
Caleb was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Frank and Charles Ball; and many other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 1 PM, Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at Lange Funeral Home in Centerville with Pastors Steve Houser and Brian Hargrave officiating. A visitation will be held on Tuesday at Lange Funeral Home from 12-1 PM. Burial will follow the service in the Oakland Cemetery in Centerville, Iowa. Memorials have been established to the family and may be left at Lange Funeral Home, 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, Iowa, 52544. Condolences may be left online at www.langefh.com.
Visitation
August 09, 2011 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Lange Funeral Home 1900 S. 18th St. Centerville, IA (641) 856-2000
Funeral Service
August 09, 2011 1:00 PM
Lange Funeral Home 1900 S. 18th St. Centerville, IA (641) 856-2000
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