Cekdration of Life 
Tor 
Thomas Overton <BaCC 
Marcfi 7, 1949-JuCy 7, 2011 
Tuesday, JuCy 12, 2011 
7:00 (PM. 
Refuge Temple Ministries Church 
Atlanta, GA 
Bishop Samuel Evans 
Officiating 
OBitmry 
Thomas (Ted) Overton Ball, son of the late Joe Thomas Ball and Ella 
Johnson Ball of Claxton, GA was born on March 7, 1949 and passed 
away on July 7, 2011 after a brief illness. 
Ted joined Jerusalem Baptist Church at an early age and actively 
participated in youth activities. He was one of the first recipients when 
the Tattnall Missionary Baptist Association began to award scholarships. 
After graduating from Evans County High School in 1967, Ted 
continued his education at Tuskegee University where he received a B.A. 
degree in Business Administration. He moved to Atlanta to begin a long 
career at Honda Motor Company, progressing to managerial positions of 
increasing responsibility. 
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Jeanette; sons Bomaza Dunning 
(Stephanie) and Andre Rashaun Ball of Adanta, GA; brothers Terry 
Alphonso Ball (Janie) of Claxton, GA and Michael Bernard Ball of 
Statesboro, GA; sister BlondeU Delores Ball Martin of Claxton, GA; five 
grandchildren Jamie, Javon, Jamall, Jason and Jay; one nephew 
Christopher Martin and one niece Melissa Stone, both of Claxton; in- 
laws Richard Evans (Sara), Dorothy Hampton (Joe), Sidney Evans 
(Wilma), EsteUa Morrison, Roy Evans (Ruby), Bishop Samuel Evans; 
seven aunts Josephine Sapp of Metter, GA, Helen Bachelor of 
Cincinnati, OH, Avis Hagan (Booker T.) of Claxton, GA, Ovedia 
Simmons of Claxton, Alberta Ball of Claxton, GA, Gwendolyn Cooper 
of Dothan, AL, MiUa Nease Hall (Charles) of Fitzgerald, GA and several 
cousins and other close family members and friends. Ted was preceded 
in death by his nephew, Jeremy Ball of Claxton, GA. 
9fe Jlint !Heayy, 9es My (Brotfier 
The road is long. With many a winding turn 
That leads us to who knows where. Who knows when 
But lam strong enough to carry him. He ain't heavy, he's my brother 
So on we go, ,His welfare is of my concern. No burden is he, to bear. We'll get there. For I know. 
He would not encumber me. He ain't heavy, he's my brother 
If I'm laden at all, I'm laden with sadness 
That everyone's heart Isn't filled with the gladness Of love for one another 
It's a long, long road. From which there is no return. While we're on the way to there. Why not 
share. And the load Doesn't weigh me down at all. He ain't heavy, he's my brother 
Order of Service 
JuCy 12, 2011 
Prelude 
Processional (Final Viewing) 
Selection 
Invocation 
Scripture Readings 
Obituary (Read Silently to Soft Music) 
Solo Stanley Henderson 
Remarks (Three Minutes, Please) Cousins and Friends 
Tribute Evans County High School Class of 1967 
Selection 
Eulogy Bishop Samuel Evans 
Acknowledgements 
Recessional 
JuCy 13, 2011 
7:00 P.M. 
Harpers Funeral Home 
V^ie%ving 
JuCy 14, 2011 
1:00 PM 
Jerusalem Baptist Church 
Interment 
Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery 
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^c^owCedgement 
The family of Thomas Overton Ball extends its deepest gratimde to 
aU who have expressed love and support during our bereavement. 
0. WaC^r TuneraCjdome 
Atlanta, GA 
yidditionaCServices (Provided (By: 
SfalTs (Funeraf!Hbme 
Fitxgerald, Georgia 
Harpers (FuneraCHome 
Claxton, Georgia