Edward Lionel Ball, loving husband of Margaret Ransom Ball for 54 years, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, June 8, 2015. Edward was born on June 2, 1922, in Denver, Colorado, to the late Edward L., Sr., and Grace Mary Ball. Edward had a long productive military and business life, serving in both the Army and Marines. He was honored to serve in the Department of Defense after corporate positions with General Dynamics. Later he was employed at Boeing Company where he finished as Vice President of Government Sales in an international capacity. Edward is survived by his wife Margaret Ball and many other family members: Daniel and Margaret Ball of Idaho, Delores Rowland and Susan Eastham of Colorado, and grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Edward's life will be celebrated at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 4865 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 16, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation with the family will begin 30 minutes before the service. Memorials may be sent to Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Hospice of Dayton. On line condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
