Pastor Roger Ball

Thank you Roger for your faithful service. To the Ball family, I pray for your comfort and rest. We will never understand your pain, but are here for hugs along the way. Love you much Laura.

Roger, you have left a hole in our hearts and in our lives. We are frozen in grief one minute and laughing hysterically at a memory the next. You touched each of us in a very personal way and we will all miss you forever. I hope you have so many questions for Jesus that he can’t get any sleep – like I did you on the plane to Brazil my first year in 2010. It was a joke between us since that time. I have said since your passing that this is just like you to have to be one ahead – you just had to get to heaven before the rest of us. Save me a seat, I will be there soon enough. Until then my friend, my pastor, my confidante, my partner in jokes I will miss you so much. ❤️

Laura, words just don’t seem to be enough. Please know you and your family are in my daily prayers and thoughts. Loss like this is like nothing else. Lean on your girls, and most of all – lean on your Jesus. He will carry you and guide you, no greater love. Such a beautiful family reunion in heaven.

Many years back at WTTB we met, then I went to work for Roger at ad-venture and our families met! Then our lives each took different turns only to renew old friendships at my time of need when my husband passed! Roger did such a great service people were so comfortable with him and his message – who would have thought we would stay friends til Roger’s passing! So sad – he will be missed by many! I believe God needed your service on the bright side! Will miss you! Laura if you need to chat and share I’m here – losing your life partner is different than all other loss!

You were truly one of a kind. Loved very much! I thank God he brought you into my life. You will be greatly missed. Laura may God hold you tightly in his arms along with your daughters. May God give you strength and comfort to carry on in this life.

My dear Laura and family, I agree with those admitting there are no appropriate words to come from my heart to yours…..you know I love you and your family as I always have. I know you will be strong with Jesus by your side..,.you have my constant prayers and remain in my thoughts…. Wish I could be there to give you a hug….

One of our favorite people ever; welcoming, heartfelt, understanding and Godly. We will always miss you our friend…

Roger was a friend. He was also a spiritual leader that I held in high regard. I respected and loved this man. He stood out in the crowd as someone who really loved life and knew we weren’t here to waste time. I’ll miss dropping in on him. He always had time for everyone. I’ll cherish the private chats and the praying we shared. I am going to miss him terribly.

From Brazil,Marcelo Fakhouri(Bethlehem Ministry-Assembly of God). I’ve been praying for family,since I was told. God keeps His blessing upon you all.

Although I had not seen Roger in many years I always thought so highly of him. I met Roger when I was in sales many years ago. I sold him tee shirts for his ad agency, Ad-venture. He was always very courteous and respectful. I was so sorry to hear of his passing. I know he lives with Jesus now. May the Lord give his family comfort and peace during such a difficult time.

A true friend who was always there. He counseled me many times and I became a better person because of it. I have message on phone that came 3 days before he went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus. It merely said “love ya brother”. He, Laura and I were born in West Virginia not too far apart. I love him and will miss him. My prayers are with his lovely wife, Laura beautiful daughters Stacy and Angie. “Love ya brother”!

My dear sweet Laura. My heart is broken for you and your children. I know with your strong faith and God by your side, you will get stronger with every passing day. Roger was truly a man God. He loved life and it showed. He will be missed by many, but heaven gained what we have lost.

Pr.Francisco Araújo – Friend. Thank you God we all had the great privilege of having pastor Roger Ball blessing is with his life and ministry he marked my life,my ministry and my family.

Roger was a friend, a mentor, and mostly a favorite person. Roger always made time for our family and has been instrumental in our lives over the last four years. We will cherish every talk especially the last. We will have that cup of cocoa in his memory this winter and the Christmas decorations will be all that more special. Our hearts will forever hold a spot for time with Roger. It will be there until we meet again. Our hearts are with Laura and his girls. May they receive an abundance of peace and comfort.

Roger was my boss at WTTB radio decades ago when I was hired as news director. He was always positive, friendly, and supportive. Everyone Roger met instantly felt like family.

Im still in disbelief. God has his reasons. I don’t know who im going to call with my silly questions now. Roger helped alot of people including me with celebrate recovery. He always had a funny to tell me while cutting his hair. You are going to leave a big hole in alot of lives but im sure God will fill it. Love you and see you soon.

Roger, what a space of emptiness your “graduation” is leaving for those of us left behind! You are a one-in-a-million man of God! We are so grateful you were there to see our family through one of the darkest hours we have thus endured. Our prayers continue for peace and comfort for your loved ones!

My heart is broken . Not for Roger …. I can only imagine that homecoming! I’m sure my Billy was right there too ❤️ But with this so fresh in my own life, Laura, my heart is breaking for you. The loss is very real. And for your girls and grandkids!!! Just know all of you are in my prayers and I’m here when you want to talk or just go do coffee or lunch. You are loved ❤️. Kim

Our paths crossed 37 years ago when I was just 16 years old. My mom got her first job in Vero Beach with Roger. I recall many stories during the days of WTTB and Ad-Venture. Every time I stopped in, Roger greeted me with a BIG smile and probably a joke or two. PG rated of course. I followed Rogers Virtual Church during Covid always waiting to see where he would choose to hold it and what the message would be for my listening ears. Our family knew at the time my father passed there was no one more befitting to conduct his service than Roger. We will be forever grateful for him to help us understand, take comfort in the afterlife and know there truly is a better life waiting for us. There is no one more deserving of earning his wings. Prayers for His lovely family, take comfort in knowing Roger left a legend and will be with you in spirit always.

Love y’a my brother, my mentor and my friend.

I did not know Pastor Rogers intimately but from his FB posts, especially during all of last year 2020, I could see his big heart for humanity and the Kingdom of God. His sincerity of heart and deep love for all people are still to be admired! Rest in the arm of your Lord. ** My sincere condolences to the family.

You have made such a difference in my life. I can never forget you. You are a great example of Christ’s love and I will try to follow that for all my days. I love and miss you “big brother”.

Pastor Roger was like a father in faith to me, a mentor. I used to listen to him with such joy. I admire him so much for the care, love and patience he had for people. He really had a Brazilian heart, he understood us and captivated us with his smile and compassionate look. Ah, how I will miss him! But from now on, I will remember even more fondly each of his sermons and experiences that made him the authentic Pastor Roger Ball, a chosen one of the Lord who touched thousands of lives with Jesus’s grace and love. One of the last words I remember coming out of his mouth on October 14th, 2021 in a breakfast table at the foot of the Rio Preto in the city of Formosa do Rio Preto, Bahia – Brazil was, “whatever it costs is the price to be paid so that those I love deeply can also know the greatness of Jesus’ love.” Laura, Stacy, Angela, Kathy, Chris, Scott, Daniel and granchildren, I can’t imagine the pain you are still feeling and will still feel, but I can tell you that Jesus is with you every single day and can strengthen you and He can renew your hope that one day you will meet Roger in glory. And He who says this does not lie, but is faithful to fulfill it! I and my Church in Brazil have been praying for you every day. We wish we could be with you to hug and cry together, but please receive our words from the bottom of our hearts. We love you!

Pastor, mentor, FRIEND! While I remain on the Island of Misfit Toys… I am glad you are enjoying your time with Jesus. Glad to ha e you in my Great Cloud of Witnesses

My sweet dear friend- You blessed me in so many ways. Your big smile & hugs were the best! . Thank you for your wise council & encouragement. How I wish I had gotten the chance to bring Nik to meet you..as you once asked me.. Thank you for praying for my son! That meant everything to me! We will never forget you Pastor!! Praying for your family.. You always said to me- “Welcome Home”- when I was able to visit Freedom Church! Now it the Lord Himself- saying “Welcome Home son”… selah

Dear Pastor, you set such an amazing example of how to love Jesus and love others. I am honored to have known you and will miss you so much!

A very good friend and pastor I was in the youth group when roger was the youth pastor I was the very first one that started going to his youth group when he first moved to vero beach Fla a lot of fun memories I had good by my good friend until I see you again in heaven

Can’t wait to see you Roger, when we reach home. Sweet Spirit! You will be missed here on earth but we will see you again! Jody and Josh Schlabach

Pastor, friend, example, mentor, accepting of everyone and love and respect of this hospitality team. We have known each other forany,any years. Served a few times together in the community to the youth and the kids as our 2 churches joined together. You and Laura completely sold out to do and be wherever God called you to in the community. Laura more in the background but, your greatest support and friend. Laura, love you very much and thank you from the depths of my heart for all your commitment, friendship and everything. The old song…. “If pictures paint a thousand words then, why can’t I paint you…..” We are here for you and the girls whenever there is anything you need. Ken, the Handyman will be glad to help. With much love and prayers …. Your fellow “Kitchen Ninja” and “The Handyman” and Kaleen “Your Servant Leader” in many areas.

Dear Laura and Family, Words cannot express how deeply saddened we were to hear of Pastor Roger’s passing. He will be missed and remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was a wonderful shepherd and we will miss his sermons. He always took the time to listen and to pray with us over the years. We had so looked forward to returning back home to Vero Beach, seeing his smile and hearing him say “welcome home.” We have missed you all and miss attending services with our church family: it won’t be the same without him. Our hearts are breaking for you and your family for your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you guys. Love, Janice, Fred, and Roxanne Jones