Johnny Floyd Ball

Johnny Floyd Ball, 76, of Danville, WV passed away August 31, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, WV.

He was an Army veteran and retired coal miner. He was a Shriner since 1990, President of the Oriental Band, President of the Boone Co. Shriners, a Mason since 1986, VFW, Jesters, treasurer Boone County Farm Bureau, and Boone County agent for the Guyan Conservation District.

His wife was the love of his life and family meant the world to him. Hard Working, Would do anything he could for anyone. He was passionate about the Shriners and helping children. Loved farming and all that it entails. Has been described as a true genuine good person. Taught his kids and grandkids what it was to work hard but love even harder. He enjoyed being a part of the community. He has touched so many lives and everyone always had something wonderful to say about him. There just are not enough words to describe the type of husband, dad, popaw, poppy, and friend that he was.

He was proceded in death by his parents, Moody and Elizabeth Ball; brother, William Frank Ball; sister, Katheryn Sue Berry; and one great granddaughter Sadie Grace Ball.

He is survived by his loving wife, of 48 years Freeda Ball; one son, Kevin Ball (April Stuckey); one daughter Leigh Ann Ball (Colin Brady); two grandsons, Zackery Ball (Alexa White) and Cody Ball; nine great grandchildren, Braxton Ball, Olivia Ball, Grayson Hanks, Ava Whiteside, Emma Whiteside, Laylynn Hanks, Hunter Eldridge, Addison Eldridge and Raylynn Eldridge; one brother, George Allen(Norma) Ball; one very special cousin Tommy Mullins; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 4, 2022 Handley Funeral Home, Danville, WV with Tim Spratt officiating. Burial will follow in Boone Memorial Park, Madison, WV with military rites by Daniel Boone VFW Post 5578, Madison, WV and Odell Lodge 115 AF&AM, Madison, WV.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.