Mr. Mitchell Terry Ball

He is survived by his wife, Paula; twin brother, Michael; his five children and their partners: Brian and Courtney, Melissa and Mark, Melinda, Jessica, and Shaun; partners-in-crime: Miracle and Mary; and countless friends, grandchildren, and family members. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Sue; brother, Bobby; and sisters, Debbie and Sandy.

Mitchell, affectionately known as “Drivby”, took great pride in his twenty-six years of service as a Sergeant in the Chattanooga Police Department. During his distinguished career in law enforcement, he also served in the National Guard and as a Deputy for the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department. He is remembered as a courageous and exceptional leader with a wonderful sense of humor.

His personal energy for life was evident in his many passions and hobbies. He loved to golf, travel and spend his winter Saturdays supporting his beloved Vols. His greatest passion, however, was spending time with his wife, children, family, and many friends.

The family will receive visitors Friday, February 10, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421. The funeral service will begin at 5:00 p.m. Additional visitation will follow the service from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations are made on behalf of Mitchell Ball to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate.