Obituary - Michael William Ball

Long time Fallon resident Michael William Ball passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 24, 2019 at Banner Churchill Hospital in Fallon, Nevada. Mike was born to Leo and Myrtle Ballon July 3, 1952 in Oakland, California. Mike’s family moved to Fallon in 1978. He quickly became a staple in the community as the produce manager at Raley’s. Fallon was an ideal place to raise his five children, coach them in softball and baseball, and become a mentor to many at the Fallon Golf Course. If you were lucky enough to know Mike, you knew he was a devoted family man and an amazing friend. He is survived by his wife Vicky, his brother Jim, and his children Michelle (Rusty) White, Trudie Grondin, Corbie (Mark) Maibauer, Jamie Ball, Charlie Grondin, and his 12 grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 2, 2019 from 6-9:00 p.m. at the Fallon Golf Course. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Home and Crematory-Fallon, 775-423-2255.       Support local, independent news – contribute to The Fallon Post, your non-profit (501c3) online news source for all things Fallon. Never miss the local news — read more on The Fallon Post home page.