Ronald Eugene Ball was born June 22, 1939 and passed away September 30, 2021 at the age of 82. He was the son of the late Marvin Ball and Kathleen Bryson Ball. He was married to Mary Ann Stephens and Jean Owens, both who preceded him in death. He is survived by three daughters Sarah Shiflett, Blue Eye, MO, Roanetta Rodgers, Troy, MO, and Neva Wilkerson, Centralia, MO; two stepdaughters Kim Owens Grennan, Fort Morgan, CO and Tammy Heintz, Lamoni, IA; a brother Daryll Ball, Bourbon, IN and a sister Wyvetta Heckart, Plymouth, IN and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ronald attended school in Centralia, Missouri and spent the majority of his adult life living in Corydon, Iowa; Brush, Colorado; and near Centerville, Tennessee. He was a lifelong owner of quarter horses, an incredible storyteller and an accomplished livestock auctioneer. He received many auctioneer accolades including Iowa State Champion 1965 and World Champion Auctioneer in 1975.

He will lay in rest with the love of his life, Jean, in Brush, Colorado.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Ron Ball Auctioneer School Scholarship Fund. Donations may be sent to McDonald Funeral Home.