Dennis Ball, 63, passed away May 26, 2014, surrounded by his wife and children. A Nashville native and long-time Hendersonville resident, Dennis was a well-known and loved general contractor and coach. He was preceded in death by his father, Noel Ball; stepfather, Paul Mays. He is survived by his wife, Jamie Ball; son, Scooter (Andrea) Ball; daughter, Noelle Ball (Donald) Mashburn; 5 grandchildren; mother, Vida Snodgrass Ball Mays; brothers, Leon (Linda) Ball and Stan (Rachel) Ball; sister, Janis Ball Bessire (Mike Riggins); stepsisters, Pamela (Eddie) Duke and Paulette Mays Potter. Visitation will be held Friday, May 30, from 2 - 8 p.m., at Hendersonville Memory Gardens. The funeral service will be held Saturday, May 31, at 1 p.m., at Hendersonville First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt or Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center.
Dennis Ball
Born in Nashville, TN
Resided in Gallatin, TN
- Visitation: Hendersonville Funeral Home Room: Chapel
- Friday May 30, 2014 2:00pm to 8:00pm
- Life Celebration: Hendersonville First United Methodist Church
- Saturday May 31, 2014 1:00pm to 2:00pm
- Interment: Hendersonville Memory Gardens
- Saturday May 31, 2014 2:30pm to 3:00pm
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May 28, 2014 12:02 pm
Hello, Noelle,
Fathers are very special, and so I am very sorry for you and your family’s loss. I will pray for God to comfort you all during this time.
Kindest regards,
Lu Ellen
May 28, 2014 12:41 pm
Noelle,
My heart felt condolences to you and your family.
Regards,
Yiorgos
May 28, 2014 1:47 pm
Dennis was a very strong man, well respected in our industry. We will miss seeing him. May God bless you and your family.
May 28, 2014 2:35 pm
Sympathy to the family of Dennis Ball – Janet Smith Snodgrass, Nebraska
May 28, 2014 11:32 pm
Heartfelt condolences to the family from his friends in the Stratford HS Class of 1967.
May 29, 2014 9:20 am
Dennis’ quick smile and kind ways will live on forever. Thoughts to Jamie and his family. Judy Evans Weiss, Inglewood and Stratford classmate…
May 29, 2014 9:33 am
A good man,who will be missed by all that knew him.My condolences
to the family.
May 29, 2014 11:06 am
Noelle-
I send my condolences to you and your family on this terrible loss of your father and your children’s grandfather. I am sorry you did not have more time together to enjoy the delights–and even the challenges–of life.
With deepest sympathy,
Meredith
May 29, 2014 11:56 am
Jan,
I am am very sorry for the lost of your brother, My prayers are with you, his wife,
children and family.
May 29, 2014 2:02 pm
I will continue to cherish my childhood memories with Dennis and his wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers go out to each one of you as you grieve the loss of a husband, father, brother, son and friend. God’s grace and peace be with you all.
May 29, 2014 3:50 pm
My sincere condolences.
May 29, 2014 5:10 pm
You will be missed by all, many fond memories together with the Litton Ghetto Boys, luaghing, hangin out, assisting and helping, and always admired, always had a smile and thats the way I will always remember him, will see you someday, your in a better place and know you will always be in our thoughts and prayers, and memories that we will carry forever
May 29, 2014 7:47 pm
Jamie and family
Words cannot express our deep sorrow and condolences on the passing of Dennis. You and Dennis are like family !
His warm smile and kindness will be greatly missed. He will live in our hearts and mind forever. May God give you and the family the peace and comfort that only he can give. Linda and I are here for you and the family any time day or night.
God Bless you
With heart felt love and sympathy
Dan and Linda
May 30, 2014 8:36 am
To Dennis’ Family,
I knew Dennis from Stratford and our days playing football. I will never forget his tremendous effort on our last game blocking Litton’s extra point. Dennis’ single effort resulted in Stratford playing in the 1967 Clinic Bowl. My prayers are with the Ball family at this time. Dennis will be missed. God bless you, Dennis.
May 31, 2014 11:05 am
DENNIS BALL
I cannot think of Dennis without first seeing his broad, playful smile that at some point was followed by his impish, contagious laugh. Dennis spread joy. His kindness to others, positive outlook, and the utmost love for his family are characteristics that drove this wonderful man.
My heart goes out to the family that will miss this gentle man that truly knew how to play!
Let’s remember, together, that this world is not our home… and the playground in heaven will be more outrageously blissful than we can imagine. And I just bet our Lord will give Dennis the best swimming pool in the valley… and we’ll get to see that smile, and laugh with him again and again.
Brenda McClearen
June 4, 2014 6:29 pm
My condolences to the Ball family. Dennis was a cousin that always had a warm smile that was infectious. He will be missed.
July 12, 2014 8:31 pm
Jamie, I am so sorry . You are in my prayers.
Kathy Cole (Rose)