BALL, JOSEPH A. JR., of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008.
Joe was a retired police officer for the Louisville Police Department. He had also been a Golden Gloves boxer, pro-wrestler, deputy sheriff and fireman. He was an Army veteran and a 4th degree Knights of Columbus.
Joe is survived by his children, Matthew J. Ball and Andrea B. Golembiewski (Kenny); brothers, Joseph P. and Charles R. Ball; sisters, Beulah M. Johnson, Barbara L. Archer and Sharon B. Weihe. He is also survived by his fiancée and caregiver, Karen F. DeSpain; and his beloved companion, Cocoa.
His service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Incarnation Catholic Church, with entombment in Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway.