Victor "Hossie" Ball

Victor Ball Obituary Victor Jerome “Hossie” Ball, a great personality, always smiling, friendly and quick-witted with a sense of humor and “one-liners” that made even the longest days feel short, passed away at the age of 55 on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Tift Regional Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with liver and kidney disease. Hossie was born on December 15, 1964 in Tifton, Georgia to James Wendell & Ernestine Wood Ball. His birth weight was 12 lbs and he was the largest newborn in the hospital nursery so immediately the Nurses nicknamed him “Hoss” — after the star character in the popular TV Western Show “Bonanza.” The nickname outlasted his first hospital visit and it stuck with him throughout his life. Hossie was very active in the National FFA Student Organization and graduated from Tift County High School in 1983. He furthered his education in Agribusiness at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. After college, Hossie continued his passion of working alongside his Father, Grandfather, and Brother in the Family Farming Operation and Cattle Business. Hossie and Kathy also owned and operated several other businesses including a Heavy Equipment Forklift Business, Insurance Agency, Pawn Shop, and Commercial and Residential Real Estate. Hossie reunites with his beloved Mother, Ernestine Wood Ball, and his beloved Grandparents, Lee & MaeBell Crumley Ball, Sr, and Bennie & Eula Cox Wood who preceded him in death. He is survived by his Father, James Wendell Ball, who he always referred to as his “Hero” and “Best Friend;” his wife, Kathryn “Kathy” Elaine Rowe Ball,of 30 years formerly of Nashville, GA who he calls his own “personal Angel;” His two Sons were the Apple of his eye and he regarded them as his greatest and proudest accomplishments. Joseph Chanen Rowe (Lisa Tullo & their children Kaden & Kyndal Rowe); Cody James Ball (Anna Petty & their newborn son, Colson James Ball); One brother Vincent R. Joe Ball (wife Helen & daughters - Jordan & Carson Ball); One sister Vonda M. Missy Copeland (husband Chip & children Jayden & Jack Baldree); many beloved Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, in-laws, family and friends too numerous to list but not forgotten! A special note of appreciation to the Doctors, Nurses, Medical Staff and Administration of the Tift Regional Medical Center. Throughout the many years of Vic’s long-term illness, your excellent care, premier treatment, personal concern, and dependability in providing superior care with a consistent spirit of excellence never waivered. Our deepest gratitude and appreciation for your hard work and dedication. Graveside Service will be Saturday May 16, 2020 10:30am Oakridge Cemetery Tifton, GA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Hossie to The VJB Family at 223 Jordan Way Tifton, GA 31794. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Victor "Hossie" Ball, please visit our floral store. Read More

Victor "Hossie" Ball

December 15, 1964 - May 12, 2020