John Willis Ball, Jr, 68, died August 21, 2015. Born in Jacksonville to Margaret Anne and John Ball, Sr, he is survived by his wife, George Ann and by his daughter, Brooks Gallagher (Scott) son John Ball III, grandchildren Maggie, Coe and Davison Gallagher, Brother, Haywood Ball (Anne) and sister, Margaret Gates (Dennis), many nieces, nephews and cousins. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and The University of the South, Sewanee TN. John was a Gentleman, and a gentle man who will be missed by many. A funeral service will be held Thursday, August 27th at 2 PM at St. Marks Episcopal Church. Internment will occur at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association Lilburn, GA or to St. Marks Episcopal Church.