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
Saturday, June 7, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
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