Gerry Ball

Gerry Edward Ball died September 6, 2017 in Purcell, Oklahoma at the age of 71 years 10 months 19 days. Memorial Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Wadley’s Funeral Chapel, entrusted to Wadley’s Funeral Service.

Gerry was born October 17, 1945 in San Jose, California to Arthur and Frances (Rodgers) Ball. He was raised in California, graduating from Santa Barbara School around 1963. Gerry was inducted into the United States Army in 1964, serving 7 years during Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on September 17, 1971. Gerry worked as a truck driver for many years. He and Sue Boydstun were married in 2004. Gerry enjoyed building and fixing things, he was a great handyman. He loved riding his motorcycle, traveling, going to the mountains four wheeling and jeeping. Gerry loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Gerry is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Frances Ball; son, Josh Ball; nieces, Sarah Anne and TJ; nephews, Thomas and Joseph. Survivors include his wife, Sue Ball; daughters, Teresa Durham and Misty Hernandez; sons, Ernie Ball and wife, Monica, Larry Ingram and wife Dobie; grandchildren, Mickie, David, Tucker, Levi, Tasha, Tonja, Ernie Jr., Leanna, Zoey, Jasmine, Junior, Heaven; siblings, Bonnie Norgaard and husband, Rod, Barbara Hargrove; nephews, John and David; and numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.