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Monday, September 27, 2010
1:00 P.M.
Jerusalem Baptist Church
Groveland, Georgia
The Reverend Dr. L. Perry McNeal
Officiating
Roland Devaul Ball, son of Warren Harden Ball and Alberta Ball of Claxton,
Georgia, was bom on June 5, 1952 and passed away on Monday, September
20, 2010 after a long illness. He joined Jemsalem Baptist Chureh at an early
age.
Roland graduated valedictorian from Evans County High School in 1970 and
went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Savannah State
College in 1974. He taught music in Greenville, GA and Chicago, IL. A
gifted and talented musician, Roland played the piano and tmmpet and has
written eountless musieal eompositions. No family get-together was ever
complete until everyone gathered around the piano while he performed his
rousing rendition of Wade in the Water.
He is survived by his son, Dravious Mineey of Atlanta, GA; his mother
Alberta Ball of Claxton and Atlanta, GA; sisters Vivian Randolph and Euris
Belle both of Atlanta, GA; grandson Lorenzo Merritt of Kennesaw, GA; one
niece Dr. Valdesha Ball of Houston, TX; three nephews. Royal Randolph III
(Adriane) of Atlanta, GA, Maurice Belle of New York, NY and Brandon Ball
of Atlanta, GA; six aunts Avis Hagan (Booker T.) of Claxton and Atlanta,
GA, Ovedia Simmons of Claxton, GA; Milla Nease Hall (Charles) of
Fitzgerald, GA, Gwendolyn Cooper of Dothan, AL, Evelyn Burke of Detroit,
MI, and Clara Green of Portal, GA; one great nephew Royal Randolph IV of
Atlanta, GA and several cousins and other close family members and friends.
Roland was preceded in death by his father Warren Harden Ball and his
brother Theodore Warren Ball.
In his later years, Roland returned home to Claxton where he diligently cared
for his mother. A devoted father to his son Dravious, Roland was caring,
kind and compassionate. His friendly smile and gentle disposition will be
missed.
Just close your eyes and you will see
All the memories that you have of me
Just sit and relax and you will find
I'm really still there inside your mind
Dont cry for me now I'm gone
For I am in the land of song
There is no pain, there is no fear
So dry away that silent tear
Dont think of me in the dark and cold
For here I am, no longer old
I'm in that place thats filled with love
Known to you all, as "UP ABOVE"
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Prelude
Processional (Final Viewing)
Selection
Invocation
Scripture Readings
Obituary (Read Silently to Soft Music)
Solo Sandra Collins
Remarks - Evans County High School Class of 1970
Julian Wilkerson, Class President
Willie James Hall, Classmate
Loving Tribute Vivian Randolph
Solo Valdesha Ball
Eulogy Rev. L. Perry McNeal
Acknowledgements
Recessional

Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery
Evans County High School Class of 1970

Cousins

The family of Roland Ball extends its deepest gratitude to all who have
expressed love and support during our bereavement.
The family will receive friends and share repast in the Fellowship Hall
of Jerusalem Baptist Church immediately following the committal
service.
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