of Jonesboro, AR
November 11, 1934 - July 5, 2015
Bill Ward, 80, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015, at his residence. He was born November 11, 1934, in Hannibal, MO, to John Benjamin Ward and Maxine Sampson Ward. He was a retired farmer and was a member of the Cornerstone United Methodist Church. Mr. Ward was also in the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife Betty Puckett Ward; daughter, Beverly (Steve) Frederick of Jackson, MS.; grandchildren, Steven (Allison) Frederick, Anna (Evan) Frederick Bigby, Ben Frederick and Abigail Frederick.
A graveside service was held Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 2:00 at Lambert Memorial Gardens in Lambert, MS. Officiating was Rev. Steve Frederick. Pallbearers were Steven Frederick, Ben Frederick, Evan Bigby, Loyall Grantham and Wade Puckett.
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home will be in charge of the service.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
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3 Condolence(s)
Kay Wages
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Betty, Beverly and family, Jerry and will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. You all have been special friends to us for many years. Billy will be missed by all who knew him. Praying God will keep His loving arms around all of you and give you peace.
Larry & Cindy (Hastings) Shannon
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Beverly, Betty and family,
So sorry to hear of Mr Ward's passing. Our thoughts and prayer are with you.
Deedra Mosbey
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
So sorry for your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers! We are his neighbors right behind him. He was a very special man whom we will miss daily! So thankful he is in the Arms of Jesus and still watching over us!! Fly High Mr. Bill! We love you!!!!!