Alvin Payne Ball of Farmers Branch, Texas passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2011 in Farmers Branch at the age of 80. Al was born in Amherst, Texas on February 18, 1931 to Owen and Grace Ball. He was married to Wilma Jean Yockey Ball. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 17, 2011 from 6-8 pm in the Brooks Family Chapel of the North Dallas Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 10:00 am in the Brooks Family Chapel of the North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234. Burial with honors will be Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 6801 E. Business 20, Odessa, Texas 79762.