Howard W. Ball, 85, of Westerville, formerly of Beverly, passed away on Weds, Nov. 20, 2019 at the Country View Nursing Home in Sunbury, Ohio. He was born on Nov. 21, 1933 in Chesterhill, Ohio to the late Otis and Leona Wade Ball. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and worked as a heavy equipment operator for AEP at the Muskingum River Power Plant in Beverly. He is survived by his brother, Orville (Kathy) Ball of McConnelsville, a son-in-law, Tom Will of Westerville and 2 grandsons, Andrew and Daniel Will. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Martha Able Ball, a son Randall Ball and a daughter, Linda Will. A visitation will be held on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 from 12-1:00 P.M. at the Matheney Funeral Home in McConnelsville, followed by a graveside service in the Pennsville Cemetery. To send a note of condolence to the family go to www.matheneyfh.com.