James Ernie Ball, Jr., age 58, of Wytheville, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Ernie was born March 19, 1967, to the late James Ernie Ball, Sr. and Katherine Nelson Ball.

He is survived by his sister, Pamela Chrisley; Cynthia Chrisley; aunt, Carlie Arnold; cousin, Joseph Arnold; cousin, Lisa Kirby and husband Joseph Kirby and extended family.

A memorial service will be held 2 P.M. Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Grubb Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by conducted by Pastor Andrew Davis. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1 P.M. until service time. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.grubbfuneralhome.com

Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.