Richard Paul Ball, 70, of Jacksonville, Florida died on Wednesday, January 20th, 2016.

Born in Los Angeles, California, Richard moved to Spokane Washington as a child where he graduated highschool. After highschool, Richard returned to Los Angeles where he completed college. In 1966 Richard joined the U.S. Navy where he served on the USS Yosimite, out of Mayport,, Florida as an Electronics Technician until 1970.Richard then worked for the City of Jacksonville where he worked from 1975 to 2012 when he retired after serving 45 years as the Traffic Engineering Supervisor.

Richard is survived by his wife of 45 years, Katrina Ball. Son Matthew Ball of Jacksonville, FL. Daughter Kristy Ball and her significant other, Travis Clements of Austin, Texas. Sister and Brother and Law, Scott and Cindy Cameron and their 3 children, Jeremy, Lindsey and Megan of Port St. Lucie, Florida. Nephew, William Welch of Virginia and Brother in Law Christopher Keel and his 2 children Devin and Allyson of Ashland, Virginia.

Viewing will be held at Arlington Park Cemetery and Funeral Home at 6920 Lone Star Road in Jacksonville, FL on January 24th from 4 to 6 PM with a Veteran's Memorial Service to follow on Monday, January 25th at 2:00 PM.

Flowers are greatly appreciate and can be received by the funeral home or donations can be made to American Heart Association in Richard's name.