Albert Ernie Ball

December 7, 1947 - September 17, 2020

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Voss Chapel

316 North Chestnut Street

Seymour, IN 47274

Tuesday 9/22, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Voss Chapel

316 North Chestnut Street

Seymour, IN 47274

Wednesday 9/23, 9:00 am - 10:00 am

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Voss Chapel

316 North Chestnut Street

Seymour, IN 47274

Wednesday 9/23, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Albert “Ernie” Ball, 72, of Seymour, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, with his daughter by his side.
Ernie was born on December 7, 1947, in Bryson City, North Carolina, the son of George A. Kasting and Lillie (Adams) Ball Kasting. He married Beverly (Fisher) Ball on February 24, 1978, and they celebrated 41 years of marriage. He graduated from Seymour Senior High in 1965 and completed an apprenticeship program becoming an electrician in 1992.
Ernie retired from Cummins Inc. after 37 years of service, and was an electrician the last 11 years of his career. Following retirement, he worked as a security guard at Jay C Food Stores, Schneck Medical Center, and Cummins Inc. He most recently worked as a greeter at Schneck Medical Center.
Ernie was a mason at the High Point Lodge for the past 27 years, serving as Worshipful Master in 2005-2007 and in 2011. He was also a member of the Jackson Masonic Lodge for the past 25 years serving as Worshipful Master in 2001. Ernie was a member of the York Rite (Columbus, IN) for the past 26 years. He also was active in Eastern Star, Shriners, Scottish Rite, and the Cammon Lodge (Hope, IN).
Ernie was a friend to everyone and never met a stranger. He was kind-hearted, loving, and met everyone with a smile. He loved people deeply, especially his family. Ernie always went out of his way to make everyone feel special, and would do anything for anyone without question or hesitation. After retirement from Cummins, he found his calling as a security guard and greeter where he connected and touched many people’s lives with his infectious smile and genuine heart. He enjoyed watching movies and spending time with family and friends. His grandchildren owning his heart. Ernie loved God, had a strong faith, and was an extraordinary role model of how to love and care for others.
Survivors include his children; Andrew Ball, Bradley Ball, and Jessica (Todd) Heckman; brothers and sisters; Janette Foster, Vinson (Nancy) Ball, Gail (Jerry I.) Cravens; grandchildren: Jacob Ball, Jared Ball, Ashley (Brandon) Ramirez, Erica (Austin) Jordan, Sarah Cravens, Lindsay Revalee, Bridgett (Bryson Garland) Ball, Hunter Heckman, Haley Heckman, many great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife; son, John Ball; and his brother, Carl Ball.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at Voss & Sons Funeral Service in Seymour, IN, with Elder Jimmie D. Durnill officiating. Family and friends may call on Tuesday, September 22 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm with a Masonic service at 7:30 pm and from 9:00 am until time of service on Wednesday. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Face masks are respectfully required at all services.
Memorial contributions may be given to Jackson Masonic Lodge or the donor’s church of choice, in care of Voss & Sons Funeral Service.
Please visit the funeral home website at www.vossfuneralservice.com <http://www.vossfuneralservice.com> to leave condolences for Ernie’s family.

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316 North Chestnut Street

Seymour, IN 47274

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Tuesday 9/22, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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316 North Chestnut Street

Seymour, IN 47274

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Seymour, IN 47274

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Wednesday 9/23, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Heart Wind Chime - Silver was purchased for the family of Albert Ernie Ball.

I will always remember Ernie’s sweet smile as I would walk into the hospital for my nightshift. He always had such kind words! He would always come up to the floor and check on us nurses- bring us coffee/tea. Many early mornings he scraped snow off my windows before I would head out the door to drive home! He looked out for everyone and genuinely cared about others! He is loved and will be missed by so many- but never forgotten!

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Jessica ~ your dad was sincerely one of the friendliest people at the hospital. He is missed by so many. I’m so glad have special memories of your dad (and mom too). I will be thinking of you in the months and days ahead. With deepest sympathy.

Ernie was known as my sister in my family! Ernie entered the Eastern Star on the same day that I did. He was very good friends of my parents: Del & Irene Powell and acted as a pallbearer for Del when he passed away in May. Ernie was such a special man and the memory of him and his giving heart and kind ways will remain with me forever. I am truly sorry for all your losses over the past few years and just know you are in a lot of peoples prayers and thoughts. Forever in our hearts. Fly high Ernie!

I'll always remember Ernie as a very warm and caring person . He was a very good friend and coworker that I had the pleasure to work security with at SEP. No matter what I could always count on Ernie if I had questions about any issues especially since I didn't know much around the computer. He was always there to help me out . May you have a wonderful and peaceful life in Heaven. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you a wonderful life in Heaven You will be missed very much . Love Your Friend, Dawn Branaman

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Jessica. So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I would see Ernie couple times a week going to therapy. He always had a smile. Prayers for you and your family. Take care. Lorra

Ernie was a kind and faithful worker, taking his job as a security professional very seriously. He was always first to volunteer to help out when we were short handed. Thank you Ernie for your service to Allied Universal security. Vickie Day Allied Security

A wonderful person in every way. There’s no doubt about where he is now. I feel blessed to have known Ernie. So sad. Rick Wiethoff

Ernie has always been a great friend to me & my 2 sons & my husband. He was one of the nicest man I have ever met.

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked at Cummins and Ernie was always a blessing to be around and very helpful and smiling all the time.

I'm so sorry for you loss Ernie was a loving person my father-in-law Dean Shelton and Ernie was Security Guards and Seymour Hospital i sure going to miss his Big Smile Much Aloha Kevin & Johnnie Shelton

dearest Andy and family I am so sorry to hear of your dads passing wish I could b there for you like u were for me when my Brian Asbury passed away 2 years ago love and hugs Beverly Cummings Asbury Purdue Lake Placid Fla

Ernie will truly be missed by his smile everytime I saw him! His caring nature made him such a special soul! A true friend he was always! Angela Thomas and family

He always had a big smile for everyone and never meet a stranger and Friendly just a nice Guy you will be missed very much Rest IN Peace Ernie

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We lived across the road when we were kids (until the Balls moved). Rode the bus to Hayden school together. Memories of swimming in their pond, with the cows :). Then we used to play in an old bus called the "Booger House". (Have no idea how it got its name...maybe don't want to know!) Lost track of Ernie and family for years, but did see him a couple of years ago. So sorry for your loss.

I never saw Ernie without a smile and the warmest welcome. A gentle soul. It seems you are gone too soon but I bet Heaven is beautiful. God bless your family and thanks for that smile of yours Patty Osterman

Ernie, a wonderful friend and brother in Christ. You are missed, but I know that you are happy being reunited with Bev. Prayers for your family as they remember your wonderful life and love you had for them. Richard and Patty O'Bier

Good man, friend, M brother, will be missed I know.

Knew ernie many years. Always soft spoken with a great smile. Sad he left, glad he made his home heaven

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Ernie was, without a doubt, one of the friendliest people we know. He always had a smile on his face. Life just won't be the same wirhout him. Rest in peace, Ernie. Smiles are welcome in Heaven. Jon and Lora Lanier

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HELLO IM TRULY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD ERNIE TO HIS SONS ANDY AND BRAD, IF HE HAD A DAUGHTER I DIDNT KNOW HER, ANYWAY ANDY I WAS WOTH U AS I MET YOUR DAD WAY BACK IN THE EARLY 1990S WE HE LIVED DOWN BY THE SEYMOUR,IN HIGH SCHOOL. YOUR DAD WAS A VERY KIND, SOFTHEARTED MAN WHO SPOKE GENTLY, HAD A HEART OF HOLD. I WILL MISS SEEING YOUR DAD , I PRAY THAT GOD GIVES U HIS FAMILY STRENGTH, JOY,HAPPINESS, COMFORT DURING THIS SAD TIME. IF I KNOW YOUR DAD HE WOULD WANT U TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST. AS IN THE HUMAN MIND WE DONT UNDERSTAND, ON THE OTHER HAND YOUR DAD IS YOUNG AND EITH YOUR MOM AND BROTHER, HEALTHY ,DANCING AND PRAISING GOD. I LOST MY DAD UNEXPECTEDLY LAST YEAR ON OCT.3. RIP ERNIE BALL, U WILL B FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS, TRULY MISSED AND NEVER, EVER FORGOTTOM

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