Cecil Floyd Ball

Cecil Floyd Ball went home to his Father and Savior in heaven on May 10, 2025 at age 89. Born in Moatsville, WV to George Holland and Lily May Ball on April 3, 1936. He was nineth of eleven children: Carl, Betty, Harold, Donald, Lewis, Hubert, Charles and survived by brothers: Hayward, Wilbert (Sandy), and David (Henrietta) Ball. He graduated from Kasson High School, Alderson-Broaddus University in 1960 and graduated from West Virginia University in 1962 with a Masters Degree in Education and Minor in Biology. He married Darlene Post on August 5, 1962 and they moved to MD in 1964. He taught for 34 years mainly at Winston Church Hill High School in Montgomery Country, MD.

Cecil was very active member at Araby United Methodist Church where he was the organist, member of the choir, and held various roles in several committees since 1969. He enjoyed growing various plants, flowers, and vegetables. Sharing his flowers and produce with everyone gave him great joy. He also was a beekeeper and at one time had 40 hives. Cecil and Darlene loved spending time at their farm in Volga, WV. Many fond memories were made there with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife Darlene and daughters: Lisa Daiker (Bobby), Kelly Sine (Michael), Krista Ball and the following grandchildren: Rachel & Kristina Daiker, Nathan (Rachel) Sine, Leah Sine, Jessica Sine, Sarah (Nicholas) Carrera and Trevor Gowin. One great granddaughter Raelynn Sine and several nieces and nephews.

Family will received friends at Wright Funeral Home and on-site Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Friday May 16, from 11am- 1 pm. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Tami Shoup officiating. Cecil will be laid to rest in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Araby United Methodist Church, 4548 Araby Church Road, Frederick, MD 21704.