Mr. Michael Ray Ball, age 76, of Honaker, Virginia, passed away Friday (November 4, 2022) at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born September 26, 1946 in Richlands, Virginia and was a lifelong resident of the Honaker area. Michael was a 1965 graduate of Honaker High School and a 1969 graduate of Virginia Tech. He was an avid Hokie fan through the bad years, the good years, and now the bad again. Michael held many jobs and titles throughout his life, but his favorite was “Papaw”. He was a former high school agriculture teacher, owner/operator of Russell Oil Company, Ball Farms, and several convenience stores, and a member of Russell County Board of Supervisors. A devoted family man, he was a husband, a father, a grandfather, a brother, an uncle, and a friend to all. He never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand.
Michael was preceded in death by his loving parents, Lorene and Willard Ball, Jr.
Survivors include his wife and best friend of fifty years, Carol Ball; their children, Aaron Ball and wife, Angie and Dr. Lori Musick and husband, Jacob; grandsons, Connor Musick, Parker Musick, and Collin Ball; two brothers, Dr. Steve Ball and wife, Annie and Tim Ball and wife, Jamie; two sisters, Becky Ball, and Cathy Gent and husband, Harvey; several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Helping Hands Hospice, especially Abby Lester and Chad Hurley, for the love and care provided.
Celebration of Life services will be conducted at 7:00 PM Monday, November 7, 2022 at Rosedale Baptist Church, 352 Oakvale Avenue, Rosedale, Virginia with Dr. Matthew Jessee officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Swords Creek Community Baptist Church Family Life Center Building Fund, 3305 Kents Ridge Road, Swords Creek, Virginia 24649.