We come together to celebrate the sunset of Lennell Ball, Sr. He was born, August 8, 1952, to the union of the late John L. and Julia B. Ball in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Lennell accepted Christ at an early age at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church. He was a member of the choir and served as an usher.

He departed this world on Friday, August 2, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, John L. Ball; his mother, Julia B. Ball; two brothers, John H. Ball and Milton Otis, Sr.; and three grandsons, Channing Jackson, Jerashio Hosey, Jr., and Ayden Ball.

Lennell graduated from Gulfport High School. After graduation, he began his work history pouring concrete with his dad. Later, he worked at Ace Moving and Storage for over thirty years until he retired. During his lifetime, Lennell had the opportunity to move to Detroit, Michigan where he was fortunate to meet several Blues Singers and Comedians.

In 1981, Lennell met the love of his life, Earlene Ball. He was a loving family man and an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He was best known to all as being a good person, a true friend, always smiling and a happy person to be around.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted wife, Earlene Ball; four children, Edward (Michelle) Jackson, Jerashio Hosey, Lennell Ball, Jr., and Ashley Ball, all of Gulfport, MS; four sisters, Harlean (Jimmy) Walker, Julia Ann (Calvin) Butler, Inez "Net" (John) Cage, all of Gulfport, MS and Patricia Henderson of Austin, TX; longtime Friend/brother, Jackie (Gloria) Bridges; fourteen grandchildren (3 preceded in death), and one great grandchild; an aunt, Annie Ruth Durr of Picayune, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Lennell will be greatly missed, and the memories of his life will be in our hearts forever.