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Tony Lewis Ball

January 13, 1956 ~ September 11, 2018

Tony Lewis Ball, age 62, a resident of Philippi passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday September 11, 2018 in Broaddus Hospital Emergency Room. He was born January 13, 1956 in Kannapolis, NC a son of Lewis C. Ball and the late Joelyn (Graves) Ball. He was united in marriage June 29, 2002 to Kathy (Talbott) Ball who survives at home. Also surviving- One daughter, Heather Payne and husband Roy of Moatsville One son, Edward Parsons, II of Philippi One sister, Brenda Lantz of Belington Two sisters-in-law, Debbie Doherty of Newark, DE and Kim Talbott of Fairmont Three grandchildren- Hunter, Zach and Emily Payne Several nieces and nephews K-9 companions, Angel and Demon He was employed by WV Dept. of Highways Tony enjoyed racing, hunting, and working on cars. He was an avid football fan and never met a stranger. Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Friday, September 14th, from 6-8 pm and on Saturday, September 15th from 10 am-12 pm the service hour. Interment will follow in the Philippi Masonic Cemetery.

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  1. We r so sorry for the lost of your loved one, we will b praying for all of u, I pray that God will give u strength each and every day, and we will pray for the days, weeks, and months ahead, God bless each and everyone of u.

  2. Tony will definitely be missed by us and everyone that knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

  3. Prayers to you and your family, so sorry for your loss.
    Brenda Lantz and D , my heart goes out to your whole family

  4. Our deepest condolences to the family at the loss of Tony. I remember him well from high school and he was a really nice guy. He will be missed.

  5. Tony was such a caring and loving person. He lived life to the fullest! I have such special memories of times with Tony! He stayed with us a while in his younger days and he was my running buddy! Many races down Mooresville Hwy, to see his grandmother. It a wonder we weren't caught and put in jail! We didn't fear anything! I also thought of him as a brother! When his family would come down and visit, Tony would stay with us and we had the best time! Rest in Peace my sweet Tony!

  6. We used to go and watched Tony and David Wright race all the time in Elkins. My Condolences to you and your family. He got wings so he can fly high to the gates of heaven.

  7. Heather, Roy, Hunter, Zach, and Emily

    So sorry to hear of your loss. We love you all and will pray that God wraps his arms around you at this sad time.

  8. Brenda, and Kathy, So sorry for the loss of your loved one, he was a very nice man, and he always was nice and spoke to everyone he knew, we will b praying for u and your family, God Bless all of u.

  9. Lewis,Brenda,Family ,,,,I'm so SORRY for your Loss ,,,Tony was such a good man our thoughts and Prayers are with you…..I'm sorry that I couldn't make it to visit but Fred is not good at all …I still have been unable to get help for someone to stay so that I can have sometime when such as these times …..I'm so sorry that I couldn't be there for you ……LOVE TO ALL Michelle

  10. Prayers and love from our family to yours. Tony lived life to the fullest and his smile could light up any room. Blessings for peace in this time of loss. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.

  11. To the family, my heartfelt condolences for your loss of your loved one. Please find comfort in the knowledge that God promises to put an end to all the things that have plagued mankind for centuries including pain and death (Revelation 21:3,4). May these promises from God's word, the Bible give you comfort now and real hope for the future. My deepest sympathy.


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