George B Ball

George B. Ball, age 92, of Syracuse, IN passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, IN. He was born on March 24, 1929, the son of George L. and Helen E. (Caldwell) Ball in Noble County.

George is survived by his children Sandra (Ron) Marshall of Kendallville, IN and Lorna (Gene) Schlotterback of Garrett, IN; three grandchildren, Lucas Ball, Cory Ball and Kyle Ball; great-granddaughter, Kennedy Ball, two siblings Nancy (Ira) Lewis of Claypool, IN and Kathryn Robarge of Goshen, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Craig Ball; brother, Lyle Ball and sister, Nedra Trittipo.

George graduated from Albion High School in 1947.  He honorably served in The United States Army for six years as an MP and in heavy artillery.  He was a member of the Richville United Methodist Church for over 30 years and served as a trustee.  George was a member of the Ligonier Masons #85 for over 50 years, Syracuse American Legion, the VFW in Wolf Lake and the NRA.

A funeral service will be held in George’s honor at 2pm on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, Indiana. A gathering of friends and family will take place 11-2m prior to the service. Pastor Gary Ford will officiate. A private committal service will take place at Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center. Burial will take place at Oak Park Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Richville United Methodist Church.