Of Jackson, joined his wife, Helen and daughter, Annette Locash in Heaven on Monday, January 3, 2011 at the age of 86. He is survived by his four children, Terry (Rhonda) Ball, James Jr. (Fern) Ball, Debra (Mike) Morris and Mark (Mary Lou) Ball; eight grandchildren, Jamie Dake, James Ball III, Nicole Ball, Kristy Ball, Jacob Ball, Anthony Locash, Jared Ball, Kamron Ball; five great-grandchildren, all of Jackson; nieces, nephews as well as numerous friends. James was employed at Die Cast, Wolverine Technologies and was a bus driver for East Jackson Schools for many years. He lived an active life; had an outgoing personality and was able to make friends where ever he would go and he was active in the community. A Memorial Mass is scheduled at St. Mary Catholic Church on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Cecilio Reyna officiating.
Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home
1806 E. Michigan Avenue
Jackson, Michigan 49202
(517) 784-3104