William Eugene “Gene” Ball, 77, of Milton passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Forest Memorial Park Mausoleum, Milton with the Rev. Jim Davidson officiating. He was born June 4, 1935, a son of the late Louis and Eva Davis Ball. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jane Ball. Gene was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Jim Davidson of Richmond, VA; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Greg Ball of Milton and Mike and Leah Ball, also of Milton; three grandchildren, Todd Davidson, Mikel Ball and Loren Ball; two great grandchildren, Christopher Davidson and Yasmine Davidson; and one brother, Tim Ball of Milton. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Heck Funeral Home, Milton.