Kenneth Arvid Ball, 64, of Centralia died December 7, 2021 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, December 13, 2021 at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home, with burial to follow in the Glendale Memorial Gardens in Centralia.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM until the time of the service on Monday at the funeral home.

Kenneth was born on May 13, 1957 in Moberly, the son of Morris Wayne and Mildred Arlene (Hagglund) Ball.

Kenneth is survived by his sons, Joseph Michael Ball of St. Louis, and Bradley Scott Ball of Centralia; grandchildren, Jessica Dudley, Chloe Dudley, Logan Dudley, Lexi Edwards, and Ethan Edwards all of Fulton; brother-in-law, Randell Galloway and wife Shonda of Centralia, Niece, Jill Griggs and husband Rusty of Centralia, nephew Ryan Galloway and wife Vanessa of Centralia; several great-nieces and nephews.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Kenneth Lee Ball; siblings, Robert Wayne Ball, Karen Lou (Ball) Galloway; a niece Jennifer Nicole Brekhus.

Kenneth was a longtime and very faithful member of First Baptist Church of Centralia, where he served as a Sunday School teacher, Royal Ambassador Director, Bus Ministry, Bus Driver, Wednesday Meal Coordinator, served on the Kitchen Committee and was an usher.

Kenneth worked for ABB T&D in Jefferson City from 1976-1999 in various roles, then Luebbering Insurance Agency from 1999-2009, he also served as a substitute bus driver for Centralia Public Schools from 2006-2020.

Kenneth loved driving the bus for church and school, and really enjoyed being around all the children. He did woodworking and had model cars.

His greatest passion in life was his faith, he loved the Lord and loved his church, spending many hours volunteering and helping in any way he could at church. Kenneth always had a smile on his face.

Memorial donations are suggested to the First Baptist Church JOY Group, and may be sent in care of Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home 104 S. Collier Centralia, MO 65240.