Raymond M. Ball Iii

Raymond M. “Mike” Ball, III, age 70, of Wilson died on Monday, January 31st, 2022, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital of Lewiston. Mike was on born July 4, 1951, in Ransomville, NY. He is the son of the late Raymond M. Ball Jr. and the late Julia (Wellsby) Ridgeway. He married Louise Gagnon on May 9th, 1975.

He was employed by Diversified Manufacturing in Lockport, NY as a Machinist. Mike was an avid record collector, loved sport, Pepsi, and live music.

Surviving is his wife, Louise (Gagnon) Ball; his children, Raymond M. Ball IV, Matthew R. Ball and Elizabeth Schaal; his brother, Richard Ball and four grandchildren, Madison Edwards, Keagan Schaal, Taylor Carrier, and Ellie Carrier.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, February 9th from 4-7 PM. at Hardison Funeral Home, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville, NY.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 10th at Community Bible Church, 4168 Church Rd., Lockport, NY with Rev. Brad Delp officiating.


In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Bible Church, 4168 Church Rd., Lockport, NY 14094. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com