John Ball, has, indeed, crossed that river "that flows from the throne of God".We're sad because we miss him!� We're filled with joy because John has nomore pain, no more sickness, no more sorrow (!!!); all the "old things" are passed away for John and, behold, everything is made new!!� Praise God! It was last night (2/1/2017), about�5 p.m.�when the angels of God came to earth to�take John with them and usher him into the presence of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus the Christ (Messiah), Son of the Living God!� Hallelujah!! John's wife of about 66.5 years preceded him in entering into God's beautiful Heaven - by just 3 weeks to the day!� Now John is, not only in our Lord's presence, but also a co-worshiper with Mary at the throne of our Majestic God!� What a beautiful and brilliant (!!!) reward God has �offered to man-kind�for following His paths and commands during their life-time on earth!� Woo-Hoo!� And, it's offered to �a.l.l. �who would �commit their lives to follow and obey Him!!� See how immensely loving our Creator God is!! � John's "Celebration of Life" service will be held at *Waxhaw Baptist Church on�Sunday, February 12, 2017, at�3:00 p.m.�in the church sanctuary.� The burial will be in the church cemetery following the service; immediately after the burial and military honorary salute, a time of food and fellowship will be provided, sponsored by the Co-ed Adult�Sunday�School Class. Please know, dear friends, that your presence will be so encouraging and comforting to Andy's brother John and his wife Meredith, and to Andy and myself!� We will be most pleased and honored to greet you and be greeted by you on that day!!! � Holland Funeral Service & Crematory is honored to care for the Ball family.�