James Leo “Jimmy” Ball Sr., of New Haven, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at his home with his family by his side.
He was born Feb. 15, 1942 in Louisville to the late, Thomas Leo and Margie Newton Ball.
He was a Christian by faith. He retired as a maintenance mechanic from American Fuji Seal. He loved his wife and family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, David Ball and Danny Ball; and one son-in-law, David Barnett.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Anne Clayton of New Haven; one daughter, Sandy (Rob Shipp) Barnett of Bardstown; one son, James Leo “Butch” Ball Jr. of New Haven; four grandchildren, Tiffanie (Wesley) Clark, Courtney (Christopher) Mouser, Wesley (Kayla) Barnett and Jordan (Daniel) Mudd; four sisters, Sharon Greenwell of Mount Washington, Susan McCauley of Cox’s Creek, Maureen (Johnie) Thompson and Shelly (Johnnie) Colwell, both of New Haven; three brothers, Glen (Carole) Ball of Illinois, Joe (Vickie) Ball of Cub Run, and Bruce Ball of New Haven; one sister-in-law, Kathy Ball of Louisville; seven great-grandchildren, Zoey Clark, Stella Clark, Adeline Clark, Caroline Mouser, Cooper Mouser, Davis Mudd and Ellie Mudd; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Bardstown with the Rev. Brandon Detoma officiating with cremation to follow. Burial is will take place at a later date.
Pallbearers will be Wes Barnett, Christopher Mouser, Wesley Clark, Daniel Mudd, J.J. Thompson and Darren McCauley.
William R. Rust Funeral Home New Haven Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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