James Thomas Ball, Sr., 83, of Mineral Wells passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019. He was born October 23, 1935, in Sulphur Springs, the only son of Rupert L. and Sybill (Cargile) Ball. Jim Tom was a U.S. Marine Corps, Korean War Veteran and a retired Senior Correction Officer. Survivors include his children, Kathi Weidman and husband Mark, Jim Ball and wife Deb, Jamie Foster and husband Paul, Marti Leuschen and husband Chris; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; life long friend, Jo Castleberry; numerous other family and friends.