Gerald Louis "Jerry" Ball

Gerald Louis “Jerry” Ball, 84 of Lothian MD passed away June 10, 2026 in Lothian. Jerry was born in Prince Georges County on June 23, 1941 to Annie Mildred Paddy and Louis Henry Ball. He married Barbara J. Tucker on July 6, 1962, and they resided in Lothian MD. He retired from the Library of Congress. Jerry enjoyed tractor pulling, snowmobile riding, farming, gardening and the great outdoors, although his greatest passion was his life with Barbara and all his family and friends.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Mildred and Louis Ball and wife of 63 years Barbara Ball (Tucker). He is survived by sister Alice C. Bloom (Ball) of Lothian, nephew Jeffery W. Bloom and wife Terri of Laurel, niece April D. Williams and husband Joey of Lothian, great nieces Megan Evans, Emily Evans, Zoey Williams and numerous other very close family members.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday June 24, 2026 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am followed by the service at 11:00 am at the Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, Maryland 20736. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, 122 Bayard Road, Lothian, Maryland 20711. In Lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Jerry’s name may be made to a charity of one’s choice.