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Official Obituary of

Robert McDonald Ball

October 29, 1936 ~ January 27, 2020 (age 83) 83 Years Old

Robert Ball Obituary

Mr. Robert McDonald Ball, 83, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 at Emanuel Medical Center following a brief illness.

Mr. Ball was born October 29, 1936 in Manchester, OK to the late Charles Ball and Tella Estep Ball. He was preceded in death by his parents and 4 brothers. Mr. Ball enjoyed playing golf, hunting and fishing. He served in the United States Marines for 17 years as a gunnery sergeant and was a veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam War. Mr. Ball was a member of Union Grove United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Patricia Cady Ball of Swainsboro; sons, Jeffery Ball of Missouri, Jon Ball of Kansas, Tony Ball of Swainsboro; daughter, Penny Hamm of Swainsboro; grandchildren, Taylor Burkamp, Kenny Burkamp, Samantha Beamont, Stephen Johnson; 3 great-granddaughters; several nieces, nephews and many friends.

Memorial Service will be private and at a later date.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Robert McDonald Ball, 83, of Swainsboro.

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