of Guy, AR
September 5, 1946 - March 12, 2019
Donald Ray (Don) Ward of Guy passed away March 12, 2019 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Conway. He was born September 5th, 1946 to Zelda Mae (Jones) Ward and the late Marvin Junior Ward. He was a cattle farmer, retired dairy farmer, employee of International Shoe Company, Manager for R. G. Barry, SAS Shoe Company and Munro & Co., Inc. He served several terms as councilman for the City of Guy and served in the Army National Guard of Arkansas as a Staff-Sergeant E-6 for the 172nd Heavy Equipment Maintenance Company, Heber Springs. He was a Methodist.
Don is survived by his wife of 49 years, Suellen (Glover) Ward, two sons, Jason (Tabatha)Ward and Brian (Mona)Ward of Quitman; sister Donna (Mike) Harris of Conway, brothers Pat (Christa) Ward of Hensley and David (Karla) Ward of Quitman; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Sharon and Dwight Rimmer of Guy; grandson, Collin Ward of Quitman; grandchildren, Daphnee and Blake Patrom and Kassy Kirkland of Quitman, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousin, aunts and uncles.
Don was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Junior Ward and brother, Marvin Clayton Ward.
Don loved his family, enjoyed fishing and riding in his Kubota to check cattle with his devoted dog, Roscoe. He will be missed by family and friends.
Visitation for Don will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Mt Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Guy, Arkansas. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Brothers Jason Ward and Sonny Harvison officiating. Interment will follow the service at Copperas Springs Cemetery in Guy, Arkansas.
Pallbearers are Brian Ward, Jimmy John Ward, Cade Ward, Jed Ward, Ronnie Clendenon, and Carl Baker: Honorary pallbearers are Stanley Ward, David Tennyson, Rickey Wiedower, Rob Rimmer, and Jerry Bruce Rowlett.
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15 Condolence(s)
Perry and Karen Mason
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Suellen
We are sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Joyce jones
Friday, March 15, 2019
Dear Sue and boys, Roy and I are thinking about u and praying for God to give u peace and comfort in the days ahead. So sorry for your loss.
Rita James
Friday, March 15, 2019
I am praying for peace and comfort for your family during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
Melissa phillips
Thursday, March 14, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Don he will be greatly missed but will live within the memories of the ones life's that he touched fly high my friend
Danny Poe
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Brother Ward & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You and yours are in our prayers thoughts.
Love in Christ,
Danny & Cheryl Poe
Bridget Browning
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Suellen,
My heart goes out to you and the boys. Don was a great guy and he will be missed.
Eloise Glover
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Dear Ward Family, you have my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Robert and Marilyn Arendall
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Brian and Family,
We are so sorry to hear you lost your Dad. Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the difficult days ahead.
Robert and Marilyn Arendall
Jill Tolleson
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Suellen, I’m so very sorry for the loss of your husband. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love and respect, Jill
Euna Garrett, Janis Robbins
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
I worked at Barry Shoe, knew Don from there. Mom, Euna Garrett worked for International, Barry and SAS shoe companies. Don was a good Boss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Beth & Ed Wilson
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Dear Suellen,
We are so sorry to hear of the death of Donald Ray, your devoted husband. Our love and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless you with peace, comfort and strength. Please know we love and care for you.
Melinda Reynolds
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Suellen and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Mary and Mary Harlan
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Surllen /Our deepest sympathy - you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers with love—Don and Mary
Curtis & Hope Terry
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Jason and the rest of the family glad I got to go see him a few times while he was at Greenbrier Rehab .Prayers for the family for the days to come .
Keith and Laura Mode
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.