Greg Ball

Greg Ball - age 46 of Gallatin, MO, went home to be with his lord and savior on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and friends, at his home. Greg was born on March 16, 1980, the son of Gary and Sherry (Plaster) Ball in Springfield, MO. He was a 1998 graduate of Logan-Rogersville High School and attended the University of Arkansas. On March 12, 2005, he was united in marriage to Miranda Eaton in Springfield, MO. Greg worked in construction his whole career, and most recently worked for Generational Buildings of Jamesport. He could build or repair anything. He was a member of the Gallatin First Christian Church and also attended Turning Point Church in Chillicothe. Greg was passionate about serving at Encounter Ministry at Lake of the Ozarks. Greg and Miranda took their kids to sporting events all over the country. He was known to watch whatever game was on and he loved to cook and use his smoker. Greg loved spending time outdoors and taking trips with his bride. You could often find the two of them camping, kayaking, or riding their machine. Greg was the best husband, father and papa; he was truly one of a kind. Greg will be dearly missed and forever remembered. 

Greg was preceded in death by his father, Gary Ball; stepfather, Charles Dowen; brother, Brian Ball; brother-in-law, Derrick Eaton; and his paternal and maternal grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Miranda of the home; children: Ariel Pittman (Zach) of Gallatin, MO; Drayton Harris of Gallatin, MO and AnnaBelle Ball of Gallatin, MO; grandchildren, Parker and Lennyx Pittman; mother, Sherry Downen; stepmother, Suzanne Ball (Mark Maples); brother-in-law, Randy Eaton (Kristy) of Altamont, MO; sister-in-law, Amanda Eaton of Gallatin, MO; father and mother-in-law, Randy and Ellia Eaton of Altamont, MO; several nieces, nephews and other extended family members also survive.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Encounter Ministries in care of the funeral home. A service celebrating Greg's life will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Gallatin First Christian Church.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Wednesday, the evening prior, also at the church. Friends may call from noon until 4:00 PM Wednesday, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Mt. Ayr Cemetery, south of Altamont. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin (660) 663-2117. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com

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