Max Ball

Max Otis Ball, 78, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on October 16, 2019. Max was born in Benton Harbor to Ray and Clarrissa Ball on November 8, 1940. He went to school at Lincoln High School. He worked as mechanic for 15 years. He served in the Army and in the Sherriff's reserve. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and being outdoors. He married Stella Geels on July 13, 2002 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Max is survived by his wife, Stella Ball; son: Michael Postelwait; daughter and son-in-law: Robert & Julie Silvis stepson and daughter-in-law: Leo Jr. & Missy Geels; stepson and daughter-in-law: Isaiah & Dalia Medina Geels; Stepdaughters: Amanda Guernsey, Samantha Geels, Anastasia Geels; three grandchildren: Justin Jensen, Mary Postelwait, Gracie Postelwait; sister: Kay; brother-in-law: Ron Wilson. Max Ball is preceded in death by a wife, Marilyn Ball; sisters Patricia Sledsett, and Darlene Samsell; and brother Glen Phillips. The family will have a visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. on October 22, 2019 at Temple Baptist Church, 3706 Mt. Olivet Road, Kalamazo. Memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at Temple Baptist Church with RJ Morelli of Temple Baptist Church, officiating. Please visit Max's webpage at www.mccowensecord.com where you can sign the guestbook and share a memory with the family. The family is being assisted by the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home, Marshall-Gren Chapel, 120 S. Woodhams, Plainwell, MI 49080 269-685-5881.