Capt. Thomas J. Ball (USN Ret.) Captain Thomas J. Ball (USN Ret), 91 of Hilton Head Island died Saturday at his residence. He retired as a Captain in the U.S. Navy and served during World War II and Korea. He received the Navy Cross. He was a member of the Sea Pines Club. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Susanne and Ronald E. Bishop of St. Charles, IL and two grandsons John Bishop of Geneva, IL and Ron Bishop of Oak Park, IL. He was preceded in death by his wife Nell Bishop in 2006. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Six Oaks Memorial Park. Memorial contribution may be made to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, 875 North Randolph Street, Suite 225, Arlington VA 22203-1757. The Island Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Online at www.theislandfuneralhome.com