Troy Eugene Ball

Ball Troy E., 71, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Ona Harris Ball; sisters, Margie Morgan and Trula Stinson; brothers, James and Truman Ball. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Theda Ann Ball; his daughters, Brenda Lewis (Dan), Julie Tillery, Susan Smith (Kendle), Tracie Parker (Greg); grandchildren, Amanda Tate (Chris), Angela Graves, Ray Tillery Jr., Rachel Tillery, Nathan Parker, Kendle Smith III, Hannah Parker, Troy Smith, Johnathan Smith; great grandchildren, C.J., Brice, Brayden, and Jacob Tate; his brothers, Claude Ball (Virginia), Lee Ball (Sharon), Frank Ball (Haley), Robert Ball (Sandy), Terry Ball (Lisa); his sisters, Shirl Umberger, and Fonnie Harmon (Joe). He is also survived by Wendy Johnson and her daughter Victoria Johnson, whom he loved as a daughter and granddaughter. Troy retired from CSX Railroad and was an avid hunter.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm, on Thursday, March 7, at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Route 301 and Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville. Services will be held at 12pm, on Friday, March 8, at the funeral home, with interment to follow at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to: National Kidney Foundation, 1622 East Parham Road Richmond, VA 23228-2328 or Autism Speaks, ATTN Web Gift, Autism Speaks, 1060 State Road, 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540, Tax ID #: 20-2329938. Condolences at: www.woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com