Richard Dick Ball, 74, of Great Falls, MT, a retired dry waller and Army veteran passed away at a local hospital from natural causes on November 29, 2011.A gathering of friends and family will be held on Monday, December 5th at 2:00 p.m. at the Eagles Manor Lodge.Arrangements are being handled under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.He is survived by his sons, Calvin Ball of Huntingtown, MD and Jason Ball of Atlanta, GA; a sister Peggy Parisi of Roseville, CA; and a brother Charlie Ball of Great Falls; and five grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his wife Lavonne and son Greg.