Jordan Maxwell Ball

Jordan Maxwell Ball of Essexville, formerly of Fairgrove, age 41, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022. Jordan was born November 27, 1980, in Bay City, the third son born to Tim & Ann Marie (McCreedy) Ball. He graduated from Akron-Fairgrove High School with the class of 1999 and later graduated from Saginaw Valley State University. Jordan was employed with Michigan Sugar as a maintenance planner and was a talented welder and fabricator. He was an avid hunter and especially enjoyed time spent up north with his family. He coached basketball and football at Akron-Fairgrove Schools and the Essexville-Garber Youth Program. Jordan had a loving and kind personality, but never left one wondering where they stood with him. He would break into song without provocation and could make a competition out of virtually anything. Jordan was happiest when he was with Lacey, Carlie, and Cade, and was proud of their many accomplishments. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lacey Ball of Essexville; two children, Carlie Lynn and Cade Thomas, both at home; parents, Tim & Ann Marie Ball of Fairgrove; two brothers and their spouses, Jeremy & Kelly Ball of Caro, Jason & Angela Ball of Essexville; nieces and nephews, Brennan, Mackenna and fianc, Preston, Raegan, Maddelyn, Caeley, Audrey, Addison, and Hunter; mother-in-law, Kathy Ratajczak of Kawkawlin. Jordan was preceded in death by his grandparents, John & his beloved "Grandma Joy" McCreedy, Norman & Mamie Ball; and father-in-law, Terry Ratajczak. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 16, 2022, at the Fairgrove United Methodist Church with Pastor James Butler officiating. Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery in Fairgrove. Jordan's family will be present to receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorials to the family, c/o Ann Marie Ball, 205 West Sherman Street, Caro, MI 48723. Visitation Information Date: Thursday, September 15, 2022 Time: 2:00 pm End Time: 8:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map Jordan's family will be present to receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Service Information Date: Friday, September 16, 2022 Time: 11:00 am Fairgrove United Methodist Church Address: Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 16, 2022, at the Fairgrove United Methodist Church with Pastor James Butler officiating. Cemetery Information Date: Friday, September 16, 2022 Brookside Cemetery Address: 1691 N. Hinson Rd. Fairgrove, MI 48733 Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery in Fairgrove.