Anthony E. Ball, 56, of 725 Hillcrest Drive in St.Marys, OH died Tuesday October 7, 2008 at his residence.

He was born July 6, 1952 in Lima, OH to Harold J. and Donna (Swinehart) Ball.

On May 16, 19992, he married Judy Kay Feister-Morelock.

Survivors include:

•  widow The Rev. Judy K. Ball of St.Marys, OH

• daughter Brandy Jo Hoard of Wapakoneta, OH

• 2 granddaughters: Cheyenne & Raven

• step-son James Wade (Janna) Seaman of Lima, OH

• step-son Rease (Neka) Morelock of Cincinnati, OH

• step-son Jerry (Christine) Seaman of Lima, OH

• step-daughter Kristal (Dusty) Fuerst of St.Marys, OH

• numerous step-grandchildren

• father Harold J. Ball of Cridersville, OH

• sister Robin (Gregg) Sigler of Defiance, OH

• brother John (Laurie) Ball of Spencerville, OH

• brother Jamey (Amy) Ball of Defiance, OH

• sister Jonna (Neil) Grippa of Brooklyn, NY

• sister Julie (Michael) Valerio of Defiance, OH

• step-father John Boggs of Continental, OH

• parents-in-law Bud & Sally Feister of Wapakoneta, OH

He was preceded in death by his mother Donna Boggs; son, Aaron Bal; grandson, Ian Hoard

He was a graduate of Continental High School and was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Viet Nam era.

He was employed in the maintenance department at Elmonte Plastics Co. in Ohio City.

He was a member of the Shekinah Temple in St.Marys, and its men’s prayer group.

His hobbies included cooking, trap-shooting and fishing (every chance he got).

Services are scheduled 10:00 a.m. Saturday October 11, 2008 at the Miller Funeral Home (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St.Marys, with the Rev. Robert Warren, officiating.

Visitation for family and friends will be held 4 - 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home on Ohio 703 West.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.