Charles Douglas Ball

Charles Douglas Ball, age 94, passed away November 11, 2022.

Charles was born August 13, 1928, in Batavia, NY., a son of Oren DeWolf and Charlotte Hummel Ball.  Charles was a US Marine Veteran and served as President Harry Truman Inauguration Guard during his Presidential Inauguration Ceremony. Charles loved to hunt, go camping with his family, make stained glass items to give to family members, grew award-winning orchids, and was an avid photographer. He was an Eagle Scout and worked as an executive for the Boy Scouts of America, retiring as the Assistant Regional Director of the Northeast Region.

Surviving is his wife; Leola Helen Snyder Ball; children; Rev. Charles Ball, Jr. (Darleena), Linda Gurley (John), Jeffrey Ball (Cherie), and Deborah Lane (Gary); 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Surfside United Methodist Church, 800 13th Ave. North, Surfside Beach, SC  29575.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Charles D and Leola H Ball Community Charity, Inc. on Venmo (@BallFamilyCharity) or PayPal (ballcommunitycharityinc@gmail.com) or mail to Jeff Ball at 7 Mantle Dr., Whitesboro, NY 13492.  

Condolences may be made at www.burroughsfh.com

Burroughs Funeral Home and Cremation Services (843.651.1440) of Murrells Inlet is assisting the family with arrangements.

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