Elbie was born April 5, 1933 in Osceola, MO, a son of Willie Collins and Bessie Ball. He married Rosella Mae Kelley in August, 1954 in Kansas City, MO. He had lived in Kansas City, MO before moving to Archie in 1995. Elbie owned and operated Ball Lawn and Tree Service in Kansas City, MO for over 30 years. He loved to fish and hunt and enjoyed listening to country western music.
Elbie is survived by his wife, Rosella Ball, of the home; one son, Elbie Ball, Archie, MO; two daughters, Debbie Ball, Archie and Sandy Ball, Belton, MO; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
