Francis Mark Ball

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Francis Mark Ball (Louisville, Kentucky), born in Evansville, Indiana, who passed away on March 6, 2026 at the age of 88. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Francis Mark Ball to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Rosella DiGiovanni and Francis Ball. He is survived by: his daughters, Lori Jared (Mark), Lisa Farmer (Brian) and Kelly Collie (Steve Turner); his grandchildren, Sheri Bennett, David Jared, Mark Allen Jared, Brianna Farmer, Brinden Farmer, Hanah Collie, Dakota Collie and Reegan Collie; his nephew Tony Fiorello; his wife Sharon Ball; and his sister Shelby Fiorello. He is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter soon to arrive, 1 great-great-granddaughter, along with 1 great-great-granddaughter.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Newcomer Funeral Home (10304 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40272). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 at the Bethany Cemetery (10917 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272).