Ronald Eugene Ball was born June 22, 1939 and passed away September 30, 2021 at the age of 82. He was the son of the late Marvin Ball and Kathleen Bryson Ball.

He was married to Mary Ann Stephens and Jean Owens, both who preceded him in death. He is survived by three daughters Sarah Shiflett, Blue Eye, MO, Roanetta Rodgers, Troy, MO, and Neva Wilkerson, Centralia, Mo; two stepdaughters Kim Owens Grennan, Fort Morgan, Colo and Tammy Heintz, Lamoni, Iowa; a brother Daryll Ball, Bourbon, Indiana and a sister Wyvetta Heckart, Plymouth, Indiana and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ronald attended school in Centralia, MO and spent the majority of his adult life living in Corydon, Iowa, Brush Colorado and near Centerville, TN. He was a lifelong owner of quarter horses, an incredible storyteller and an accomplished livestock auctioneer. He received many auctioneer accolades including Iowa State Champion 1965 and World Champion Auctioneer in 1975.

He will lay in rest with the love of his life Jean in Brush, Colorado.

Memorial donations can be made to the Ron Ball Auctioneer School Scholarships fund in care of MacDonald Funeral Home Centerville TN.