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EDDIE LEE BALL
August 12, 1928 ~ March 25, 2013
Sargent Major Eddie Lee Ball, 84, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away Monday, March 25th, 2013. He was born August 12th, 1928 in Columbia Mississippi to S.T. Ball and Lillian Peters. His wife Annamarie Ball, whom he married on January 12th 1954, precedes him in death.
SGM Ball dedicated nearly half of his life to serving in the U.S. Army, spending over 30 years in service and receiving the Bronze Star Medal.
SGM Eddie Ball, a Korean war and Vietnam veteran, retired in 1978. He was an avid Fisherman and Hunter throughout the Northwest.
He was a Loving Father, Devoted Grandfather, and Proud Great Grandfather.
He is survived by one brother: Burnett Ball of Mississippi; one sister: Laura Norwood of California; one daughter: Diana Cunningham of Atlanta, Georgia; and three grandchildren: D'Emmanuel Ball, Chevonne Ball, and Antoinette Cunningham of Portland/Vancouver area. Three great- grandchildren: Amirah D'Annamarie, Mekhi Jamal, and James Arthur Eddie also survive him.
A public viewing will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, April 2nd from 9a.m.-11a.m. Graveside services with full military honors will be held on Tuesday, April 2nd at noon at Vancouver Barracks Cemetery also known as The Post Cemetery on 4th Plain Blvd. in Vancouver, Washington. Seating will be provided. Following the service, a celebration of life reception will be held at The Marshall House on Officers Row in Vancouver, Washington from 2p.m.-4p.m.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Thinking of you Eddie Springer season is starting. CSM(R) RD KIDD
Richard Kidd
March 27, 2024
Rest well my friend. CSM(R) Kidd
Richard Kidd
March 27, 2023
I will always remember Eddie fondly on the river fishing. Always a
CSM (R) Richard Kidd
March 27, 2021
Eddie always had a smile on his face and was a great fisherman. I am sure hes fishing every day.
Richard Kidd
Military
March 27, 2019
Eddies smiling face will be missed by all on the Columbia River.
CSM(R) RICARD KIDD
April 4, 2013
My dear brother...RIP...SGT.T.Fox...
Tony Fox
April 3, 2013
Thank you for your service, and for being a great neighbor. I will mlss you.
Steve Craig
April 3, 2013
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family at this most difficult time. Please be assured that God will help you cope with the heavy weight of your loss. “Blessed be Almighty God who daily carries the load for us.” Psalms 68:19
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April 2, 2013
karen johnson
April 2, 2013
Thank you for loving us and always being there when we needed you. I am so glad that mother was there to take care of you to the end. We will always hold you close to our hearts. 13 years of special memories!! We love you and SALUTE you!
Karen johnson
April 2, 2013
We will miss seeing you out on the river Ed. Thanks for all the smiles and hellos throughout all the years. We also thank you for your service to our country.
Rick and Sally O'Connell
April 2, 2013
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