George C. Ward, Jr.
of West Helena, AR
July 3, 1935 - October 9, 2020
George C. Ward, Jr., 85, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away at his home on October 9, 2020. He was born in Henderson, Tennessee on July 3, 1935, the son of George and Pauline (Polly) Ward.
He is survived by his spouse of 62 years, Patty Wood Ward; three children, Melinda Szathmary (Laszlo), George Calvin Ward, III and Kerry Ward (Laura); sister, Jean Carolyn Ellis; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
George proudly served in the U.S. Army and upon his return to the States he married the love of his life, Patty. They moved to Helena in 1963, where George made his career with the Dixie Furniture Company as a credit manager.
George was a wonderful father and a devoted member of Twin City Church of Christ. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family and all who knew him.
A memorial service for George Ward, Jr. will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Twin City Church of Christ in West Helena.
Arrangements are being handled by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR 72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com