He graduated from Western Kentucky University with degrees in Chemistry and Math. He worked as a Chemical Engineer and in Supervision for DuPont in Chattanooga, TN, retiring after 36 years. His last 10 years featured several project assignments in Asia.
After retirement, Mel moved to Birmingham, AL, where he enjoyed many years spending time with his grandchildren. Throughout their marriage, Mel and his wife Carol enjoyed traveling. They visited China, Turkey, Korea, Hong Kong, Australia, South America, and many parts of Europe, Latin America, Scandinavia, Canada and the US.
Mel loved the Kentucky Wildcats and frequently adorned himself with the Kentucky logo which often led to a lively conversation. He was well known in his neighborhood as someone with a good mind and always ready to help. He was a longtime member of The Church at Brook Hills.
Mel was preceded in death by his parents, Melrose Leonard and Lee Nora Brame Ball, and one brother, Richard Beverly "Rick" Ball. Survivors include Mel's wife of 57 years, Carol Enous Mudd Ball; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey Leonard Ball and Denise Hataway Ball; three grandchildren, Charles Henry, Evan Jeffrey, Olivia Claire; sisters and brother-in-law, Mattie Jane Ball Cobb, and Rita Karen Ball Carroll and Dr. Thomas F Carroll; brother and sister-in-law, Samuel B. Ball and Karen Faye Ball; sisters-in-law, Cindy Ball (wife of Rick) and Barbara Mudd Blick; brother-in-law, Charles L Mudd; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will greet friends from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, Alabama, immediately followed by A Service of Remembrance for Mel Ball at 11 a.m. at the funeral home's chapel. Burial will be at Southern Heritage Cemetery, Pelham.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the charity of your choice.
Visit Mel's special memorial page at www.SouthernHeritageFunerals.com for more information.
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