Edgar Leo Ball, 76, was born on November 11, 1947, in Hugo, Oklahoma, the son of Ed Ball and Lillian (Stephens) Ball. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Henry Ball; sisters, Janie Christine Booth and Flora Joyce Hamill; granddaughter, Brandi Mae Renee Hunt and great granddaughter, Ruby Ann Renee Roberts

Leo was a lifelong resident of Choctaw County and worked as a broth kettle cook at Campbell Soup for 41 years. He married the love of his life, Linda, on November 30, 1982, in Paris, Texas. In his younger years, Leo liked camping at Raymond Gary Lake and enjoyed the outdoors. He loved camping in the Cloudy mountains and driving the dirt roads. Leo also enjoyed riding bicycles, working in his yard and liked to build things. Most of all, Leo loved to be with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by his loved ones.

Leo is survived by his beloved wife, Linda Ball; son, Eddie Ball and wife, Cheryl of Soper, OK; daughters, Christie Terry-Ball and wife, Susan of Hugo, OK, Dedee Bruce of Ft. Towson, OK and Sammie Harvey and husband, Roy of Ft. Towson, OK; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild and sister, Sarah Jane Jenkins, along with a host of other family, friends and loved ones.