Brian Ball

Brian Douglas Ball, 26, passed away on September 21, 2024, in Hayesville, NC. Douglas was born on October 13, 1997, in Murphy, NC. Douglas graduated from Andrews High School in 2015 and was a proud Andrews Wildcat where he excelled in multiple sports. He loved the outdoors and could often be found hunting and fishing in the mountains. After he graduated, he continued his career by becoming an equipment operator. He is greatly loved by many and will be tremendously missed by all.

Douglas is survived by his mother Wendy Parker, and his father Robbie Parker, grandmother Patty Parker, grandfather Eddie Parker, sister Ashlyn Roberson, brothers Taylor Parker, Blake Parker, Cody Lance, niece Emryn Parker, nephew Reece Beasley, and significant other Raven Caldwell. Douglas is preceded in death by his daughter Halley Ball, grandfather Stanley Taylor, and grandmother Sue Taylor.

The Celebration of Life for Douglas will be held on Saturday, Sep. 28th, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, with service to follow. It will be held at Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters at 75 Mae Johnson Way Andrews, NC 28901. Jesse Adams, Matt Jones, and Shawn Clark will officiate. 

Cochran Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Brian Douglas Ball; you may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.