James Dennis Ball, passed away at home in hospice care on January 2, 2013. He leaves behind his loving wife, Lynne Ball; son, Douglas Ball; grandchildren, Forrest Ball and Freya Ball and many other family members and friends. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the caretakers of Houston Hospice for all of their care and support. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Star of Hope, P.O. Box 1505, Houston, Texas 77251, sohmission.org.