Gerald Gerry Todd Ball

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 20-21, 2012

BALL, Gerald Todd

Gerald Todd Ball, 73, of Atlanta, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Born in DeKalb, Illinois, he was the son of Robert Todd and Dorothy Malone Ball. Gerry graduated from DeKalb High School and went on to earn both his B.S. and his M.B.A. at Northwestern University, and his J.D. at the University of Michigan Law School. He was also a C.P.A.

Gerry spent his entire professional career with Arthur Andersen specializing in International Taxes. He was Founder and Director of Arthur Andersen’s Multinational Tax Services Group in the London Office. His client list included many large corporations such as Georgia Pacific, Scientific Atlanta, Mars, Takata, The Carter Center, and Equifax. Gerry spent time at Harvard Law School, co-authoring the then-definitive treatise on the foreign tax credit, a two volume book entitled The Indirect Credit. He was an Adjunct Professor at both Georgetown and Emory University Law Schools. Gerry was also a guest lecturer the London School of Economics and the Southern Center for International Studies. He was the President Emeritus of the US Branch of the International Fiscal Association, where he had spent several years serving on the Central IFA Finance Committee. He was one of the founders of IFA’s Atlanta Region. Gerry was a former consultant to the American Law Institute Study on International Taxation and Chairman of the AICPA International Tax Committee. He was the recipient of many professional awards and the author of many white papers and articles on international taxation.

Along with his wife of 47 years, Joan, he lived in Chicago, Boston, Washington D.C., London & finally Atlanta. Gerry and Joan loved traveling the world together and experiencing different cultures. He was a devoted father and husband. He was an avid runner, golfer, skier and tennis player, and he loved music and playing his guitar. Gerry had been a member of the Illinois Bar and the Washington D.C. Bar, The American Bar Association, The American Society of CPA’s, as well as The Atlanta Country Club, The Commerce Club, The Ravinia, Club and was a faithful member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

In addition to his wife, Joan, Gerry is survived by his son, David Ball of Dallas, TX; daughter, Kebby Holden (Reg) of San Diego, CA; brother, Larry Ball (Linda) of DeKalb, IL; sister, Bobbi Wiseman (Dick) of DeKalb, IL; brother, Bill Ball (Rose) of Long Beach, CA; brother, Jim Ball (Barb) of DeKalb, IL; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gerry’s memory can be made to: Catholic Charities of Chicago at 721 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60654, 312-655-7527, [email protected].

The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at H.M. Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Rd, NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The Reverend Monsignor Edward Dillon will officiate.

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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 22, 2012

Gerald Ball, 73: CPA loved sports, playing his guitar

By Michelle E. Shaw

Although Gerald Ball retired in 2001, he still traveled for business. The accountant was still active in a number of professional organizations, and regularly attended several industry meetings. But when he wasn’t working, Ball could often be found playing golf, tennis or jogging near the Chattahoochee River.

“That’s what makes this all the more shocking,” said his daughter, Kebby Holden, of San Diego, Calif. “He was very fit and active.”

Holden said her father went for a jog Wednesday morning, which was part of his routine. Sometime after his run, and before returning home, Gerald Todd Ball collapsed and died, police told Joan Ball, his wife of 47 years. He was 73.

A funeral Mass is planned for 11 a.m., Tuesday, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Atlanta. H.M. Patterson & Son, Arlington Chapel, is in charge. A private family burial will follow.

Ball, a native of in DeKalb, Ill., spent his entire professional career with the firm of Arthur Andersen, where he specialized in international taxes. He earned an undergraduate degree and a master’s of business administration from Northwestern University, and a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School. He was also a certified public accountant. Though he never practiced law in the traditional sense, the degree did come in handy because he dealt a lot with international tax law, his daughter said.

His career with Arthur Andersen, started in Chicago and when he made partner in 1975 he moved to Washington. He also worked in London and Atlanta before he retired. Part of his contribution to the profession of international tax law was a two-volume work entitled “The Indirect Credit,” which he co-authored with a colleague at the Harvard Law School. It was an important tool for people in international finance and government, his daughter said.

And while Ball’s career seemed very complex, he was not, said his son-in-law, Reg Holden.

“In spite of his intellectual and business success, his core values were very simple,” he said. “Family always came first for him.”

He enjoyed sports and music and regularly engaged in both, family members said.

“He could play almost anything by ear,” Kebby Holden said, of her father’s guitar playing.

“He would pick up the guitar and sing at a moment’s notice, especially around the holidays,” her husband added. “The guitar would suddenly appear and you’d hear a version of ‘Home on the Range’ being sung.”

David Ball said his father was just as giving with friends as he was with his family.

“I knew he would do things for me, but I’m finding out now that he did these things for others as well,” Ball, of Dallas, Texas, said of his father. “Whether you wanted to talk about business, or something personal, he was always there for anyone who needed him.”

In addition to his wife, daughter and son, survivors include his brothers, Larry Ball and Jim Ball, both of DeKalb, Ill, and Bill Ball of Long Beach, Calif.; and sister, Bobbi Wiseman of DeKalb, Ill.

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DeKalb Daily Chronicle,October 20-21, 2012

GERALD T. BALL (1939-2012)

Gerald T. Ball, 73, of Atlanta, Ga., passed away suddenly on Oct. 17, 2012.

Gerry was born March 2, 1939, in DeKalb, the oldest child of Robert and Dorothy Ball. After graduating from DeKalb High School in 1957, he attended and graduated from Northwestern University and the University of Michigan School of Law. On Sept. 11, 1965 he was united in marriage to Joan Malik. For his entire professional career, he was employed by Arthur Andersen Accounting firm where he became a full partner, specializing in international taxation.

Gerry is survived by his wife, Joan; son, David Ball of Dallas, Texas; and daughter, Kebby (Reginald) Holden of San Diego, Calif. Along with many nieces and nephews, he also is survived by his siblings, Larry (Linda) Ball, Jim (Barb) Ball, Roberta (Richard) Wiseman of DeKalb and Bill (Rose) Ball of Long Beach, Calif.

Visitation will be at from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at Patterson Funeral Home in Sandy Springs, Ga. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Interment will be private..

Published in Daily Chronicle on October 20, 2012

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