Cecil Floyd Ball

Born in Moatsville, West Virginia, to George Holland and Lily May Ball on April 3, 1936.

He was ninth of 11 children, Carl, Betty, Harold, Donald, Lewis, Hubert and 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 Aug. 5, 1962, and they moved to Maryland in 1964. He taught for 34 years mainly at Winston Church Hill High School in Montgomery Country, Maryland.

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) and 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 receive friends at Wright Funeral Home and on-site Crematory, 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi, on Friday, May 16, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., from 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.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneralhomeservices.com.