Richard Ball

Richard Jerry Ball

1/8/1943-6/2/2025

At the age of 82, Richard, "Buddy" to his family and friends left behind to

mourn his passing, Ilona, his wife of 57 years, a large loving family, his

beloved children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, along with so

very many friends, business colleagues and associates. A native Mobilian,

he graduated from Vigor High School in 1960, followed by 2 years at

Columbia Basin College. He joined the Pipeliners Local 798 as a

Journeyman Welder and celebrated his 57th year of membership in 2024.

His work allowed him to travel all over this country to most of the lower 48

states building oil and gas pipelines. In 1975, he was a Foreman on the

Alaska Oil Pipeline and spent 2 cold years in Prudhoe Bay North Slope,

Alaska. Upon returning to his hometown of Mobile, he founded his own

business Welding Specialists, he started small and worked his way to a

successful construction company, Ballcon, Inc. Specializing in

Wastewater Treatment Plants, Gas and Water Lines, "Underground

Utilities". He loved his work and the people he worked with, a man of

integrity and honesty, with a deep appreciation for others. His impact has

left a lasting impression in the community. He valued his quiet time in his

recliner with one of his many fur babies.

As we celebrate a life well lived, all will miss his quiet demeanor, ready

smile, humor and quickness to praise and encourage. We have always

looked up to him, now we must learn to look higher. "With the passing of

a patriarch, it falls upon the next generation to lead the way into the

future".

May His Memory Be A Blessing