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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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