of Clinton, AR
January 15, 1936 - December 9, 2010
Carrol Lynch Ward, born January 15, 1936, in Fifty Six, Arkansas went home to his Lord and Savior on December 9, 2010.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lila Rose Ward; daughter Traci Ivey, husband Tread and grandson Kyle Harding, wife Nichole and great grandson Braeden Harding and granddaughters Courtney and Lauren Oleson, son Brian Ward, son Scott Ward, wife Rita, and grandsons Lance and Luke, son Steve Ward and grandson Cole Ward, his mother Shanna Brafford, son David Ward, wife Stephanie and grandsons Kaleb and Gunnar, brother Von, wife Betty, brother Fred, wife Joan, sister Billie Simpson, husband Lonnie as well as many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by; his parents, Carl and Cuba Ward, a brother Kenneth Ward, a sister Norma Jessen, a grandson Corey Oleson.
Carrol graduated from Mountain View High School and Arkansas Tech University. He coached basketball and taught at Timbo High School where he first met Lila Jean Rose. Years later, the two married and began raising their family together while Carrol began his career in law enforcement. He was Corporal with the Arkansas State Police for 24 years. After retirement in 1988, he was elected Van Buren County Sheriff, where he served until 1992 when he once again retired.
Carrol enjoyed spending time at his deer camp, hunting and enjoying his grandkids, especially attending their many athletic events.
He was a member of Clinton Parks and Recreation Committee for years. He was a founding member of the Rocky Hill Hunting Club. More recently, Carrol served on Governor Beebe's Criminal Detention Facilities Review Committee.
He was a Baptist and his church family has been the First Baptist Church in Clinton.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons Lance, Cole, Kaleb, Luke, and Gunnar Ward and great-nephew Jake Hink.
Funeral Services will be at First Baptist Church in Clinton, 2:00pm Saturday, December 11, 2010, Pastor Robby Sherman officiating. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00pm Friday, December 10, 2010 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home Chapel.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas.
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57 Condolence(s)
Joyce (George) Medley
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Ms. Ward,
I am sorry for your lost. Your are in my prayers. As a child I remember Mr. Ward as being one of my fathers' best friend. I grew up in Timbo. Mr. Ward also gave me my drivering test for my drivers license when I was 16. I was so scared, but he told me not to be afraid. Also, I will never forget how he would come to our house when I was younger. My dad and Mr. Ward would have good laughs on our front porch. I can still hear their laughter.
May God bless you and your family.
Rickey Whillock
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Lila & Family,
This just makes my heart so much for you all. I didn't go Carrol had left us until today (Wednesday). I guess I'm just in my only little world sometimes. He was such a good person - always a warm smile and those laughing eyes. I never, ever saw him lose his temper during the years we worked together in "Politics". And, that could make anyone lose their temper! He will be missed by so many. The love you and Carrol shared was reflected in the love you extended to others. What a loving family. I am so saddened by the loss of your loved one. May God continue to richly bless you and keep you all.
Trish Walls
Monday, December 13, 2010
Ms Lila, will be keeping you and your family in my prayers. Healing comes with time and memories are forever.
Nancy Miller
Saturday, December 11, 2010
What a loss for us all. Carrol was one of the REAL MEN of CLINTON ranking right up there with men like C.G. Cowsert, Dick McCormac, Leslie "Sonny" Miller to name a few who will welcome him to his new home. When a man knows WHO he is, respects himself and his talents and limitations, he becomes respected for his talents, his modesty, and incrediable ability to provide class and dignity in the most difficult of situations.
In his quiet way, Carrol left this world having made a difference in the lives of many, many people. If you ran into him at the Post Office, your day just went better.
I am so glad he rests for eternity at the Rocky Hill - Salem Cemetery....for a large part of his soul lived out on that mountain.
As the years pass, he will be remembered in many, many stories told far and wide for his reach was far and wide.
HUGS (Heavenly Understanding, God Sent) for all who mourn his passing and will feel the empty space in the room for a long, long time. Prayers. Nancy Miller and Bill Henry
Lynn Young(Thelma)
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Carrol was a wonderful person and a good friend. I
remember him as a fellow church member and as my favorite teacher in school. Lila, you and your family are
in my prayers.
Doyne & Helen Ward
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Lila- We are praying for you and your family during your loss. We always enjoyed visiting with Carol. May God carry each of you during your loss.
Doyne & Helen
ron williams
Saturday, December 11, 2010
met carrol when he was a trooper in the 70.s, I.retired started driving new school buses carol was on the first trip I made to Kingman Az he was a fine friend and will be missed
Ron Williams
Richie Rowley
Saturday, December 11, 2010
What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us ; What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. ALBERT PIKE
Kenneth & Wanda Keeling
Saturday, December 11, 2010
So sorry for your loss of Carrol. I know you will miss him. You are in our prayers.
Richie Rowley
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Mr. Ward treated everyone with respect. He was respected by all. A huge loss to the world. Prayers out to each and every family member. He will be missed.
Stephanie Lawrence
Friday, December 10, 2010
Lila and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss Carrol and I know your hearts are heavy. I am lifting you up in prayer. May God give you comfort during this time and wrap his arms around you. Hugs to you all.
Stacy & Lisa Kirk
Friday, December 10, 2010
Are prayers go out to each of you. May God continue to carry you through this time. I will continue to pray for yall during the upcoming weeks.
Love, Lisa
Mary Stanfield Bragalone
Friday, December 10, 2010
Ms Lila I am so sorry for your loss. You are a wonderful person and very strong I know you are in alot of pain now but just remember we will all meet again one day where there is no more pain and suffering....
Dona Patterson
Friday, December 10, 2010
My heart goes out to your family at this time. he was always pleasent when I'd see him. I will pray for your family. God Bless
Karen Harlan
Friday, December 10, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss.I remember when i took my driving test either i was a good driver or he was scared of my driving ,he had me to just drive around the court house.He was such a womderful man whom a lot of people really thought a lot of.My thoughts and prayers are with you today and all the days ahead.God bless you all..Karen Harlan.
Toby & Brandy Hendrix
Friday, December 10, 2010
Lila and Family,
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your loss.
Paul & Sandy Williams
Friday, December 10, 2010
We're so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Carrol was a fine man and a good neighbor.
Robbie Stout
Friday, December 10, 2010
Lila and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Carrol was a great man, boss and friend. I will never forget all of the time spent with him and the guidance he gave me all of those years ago.
Thank you Carrol, you will be missed.
Delana (Chaulk) Winn
Friday, December 10, 2010
Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Odis & Pat Stevens
Friday, December 10, 2010
Lila and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Will always remember Carrol as a special person, teacher and coach at Timbo School. You are in our prayers and it won't be long until we see him again in Heaven.
Boyd, Latricia & Brandon Williams
Friday, December 10, 2010
So sorry for the loss of such a nice man. Everyone in the community will miss him. Take his memories and use them as the stepping stones to get through the hardest part of all this. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Brittany Winchester (Bramlett)
Friday, December 10, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Carrol was a good guy and will truley be missed by all. God Bless.
Mary Flowers
Friday, December 10, 2010
sorry for your loss
Susie Davis Osburn
Friday, December 10, 2010
So sad to hear of Carrol passing today and just a few
days after the passing of our Aunt Faye in Calico Rock.
My grandfather was Ewing Ward, brother to Carrol's
father Carl. My mother was Mary Frances Ward Davis
and I loved to go see Uncle Carl and Aunt Cuba in
Mountain View when I was young. I always got to see
Carrol and Freddie and Von and Billie Jean. Looking
at this picture of Carrol, it reminds me how much he
looked like Uncle Carl and my grandfather, Ewing.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Amy and Bob Owen
Friday, December 10, 2010
Mrs. Lila and family, We are so sorry for your loss! Carrol was a good man and will be missed so much. He was a good friend to so many. It was an honor to know him! God bless you through this time.
Keith Richardson
Friday, December 10, 2010
Lila and Family,
I have very fond memories of Carrol, as a teacher, coach and most of all, a true friend. May God comfort you and your family at this sad hour and the days ahead. You have our prayers (Keith and Judy).
Travis, Kim , Mason and Juliana Linn
Friday, December 10, 2010
Lila and Family
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.So sorry for your loss.
Paul Smith
Friday, December 10, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Carrol was a influence and help to me growing up. I will never forget baseball and working on the fields when I was in high school for Carrol, hanging around the house and all that he did for myself and my family. He will always be remembered.
Donna George
Friday, December 10, 2010
Thinking of you and your family.
judy simpkins
Friday, December 10, 2010
so sorry to hear of your loss. I visited some with Carrol while he took therapy, he was always pleasant , a very nice person
Amanda Newman
Friday, December 10, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Bill & Faye Whitfield
Friday, December 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your sorrow. May God's Word bring you comfort and assurance of the resurrection. There will be a glad reunion day for all the family of God. Grace be unto you and peace from our Lord Jesus Christ.
J.K. & Michelle Williams
Friday, December 10, 2010
Carrol was a great,great man. We pray for the family during this time. He never met a stranger and will always be remembered by friends. God Bless
Steve & Evelyn Corley
Friday, December 10, 2010
Our prairs are with the family.
Cheryl (McCormac) and Randy Baker
Friday, December 10, 2010
Lila, Tracy, Brian, Scott, Steve, David and families,
Our prayers and love are sent to you at this very sad time. Carrol will be greatly missed, not just by us, but by the community and friends he has made over the years. We will never forget all the fun times and visits and I will always picture Dick and Carrol in the living room talking; Carrol politely listening while Dick carried the conversation. He was a great husband and wonderful 'dad'. We were all lucky to have him in our lives, but you were the source of his joy and who will miss him the most. God bless you all and may He comfort you now in this passing of a true gentleman...
Kristy Sowell
Friday, December 10, 2010
So sorry to hear about your loss. Carrol was such a nice person. He will surely be missed. My prayers go out to his wife, Lila and his daughter Traci and family.
Johnny and Linda Rhoda
Friday, December 10, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. Carrol will be missed by many people. He touched many lives that he probably didn't even know about. We always had great respect for Carrol.
May God bless the family with comforting and loving memories of a great man.
Jerry & Rita McDonald
Friday, December 10, 2010
We are thinking of each of you. If one knew Carroll, you didn't just like him, but you loved him. What a great guy! Prayers for all of the family. Jerry & Rita
Shelia Weaver
Friday, December 10, 2010
Lila & Family,
Carrol was such a wonderful, valiant man; softspoken, yet had such a presence about him, that you always knew he was there, before you saw him. I have many memories of Carrol and I will cherish them. I pray that God holds you close during this time, and eases the sadness in your hearts. May God Bless you all.
Tona Alford, RN
Friday, December 10, 2010
I had the pleasure of rehabing Carrol after his bypass surgery. After two years I grew very fond of him. He reminded me a lot of my own father. We had a lot of fun times and good talks while he was rehabing. I will surely miss his calm demeanor and friendly smile! He was a treasure of a man. Peace and blessings to his family. I know he is in the presence of Jesus now and that brings me comfort!!
Tammy Pruett Counts
Friday, December 10, 2010
Praying that God gives you strength and comfort during this time! Sorry for your loss!
Pam Beedlove
Friday, December 10, 2010
Carrol was a great man and will be missed by all. Treasure the memories and he will live in your heart forever.
Trina Jones
Friday, December 10, 2010
Lila & family,
Carrol was special to everyone that met him. He was a soft spoken man with a big heart. We all loved him very much. I will never forget him giving me my driving test. He made me laugh when I was scarred out of my mind. Thanks Carrol, you will be missed greatly!!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you Lila, Traci and boys.
Cheryl Harper
Friday, December 10, 2010
Lila and family, our prayers are with you.
Rebecca Keeling Rushing
Friday, December 10, 2010
Carrol was a wonderful man. Growing up with him and his family as neighbors has left many wonderful memories. He was a dear friend to my mother and father and I will forever be greatful for that. He was an icon for Clinton , the Law Enforcement Agency, and for God. He will be dearly missed. I am praying for your family in this time of loss. God Bless you Lila, Tracy, Brian Scott, David and Steve and your entire family.
Janie Fullilove
Thursday, December 9, 2010
LILA AND FAMILY I am so sorry to hear of the death Carrol. I know that he is not suffering now and that he is in a better place than we are now.You will be in my prayers. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY. JANIE FULLILOVE
Cindy Trawick Ellis
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Carrol Ward was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. He and Lila helped me through my teenage years and took me into their family. Love and prayers to you Lila, Traci, Brian, Scott, Steve and Dave and all your familes.
larce brewer goodwin
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Dear Lila and family, we were all saddened to hear about Carrol, he was a friend, classmate, distant cousin to us and we all loved him. He was just the same anytime or anyplace you saw him, he was happy and showed his true friendship to all of us. We remember him today and pray for you and your family in your time of loss.
Larce Brewer Goodwin, family of Melvin Brewer
LARRY & RUBY HOPPER
Thursday, December 9, 2010
CARROL WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM.
GOD WILL COMFORT YOU AND HELP YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
SAMMY ANNA WARD
Thursday, December 9, 2010
VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS CAROL WAS A GOOD MAN AND WE RESPECTED HIM VERY MUCH, OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU,HE FOUGHT A HARD BATTLEBUT GOD SAID COME AND GO WITH ME IT IS TIME,SO ALL OF OUR LOVE AND WISHES GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU .SAMMY AND ANNA LOU WARD.
Brice Smith
Thursday, December 9, 2010
As a young man growing up in Clinton, Arkansas. Law Enforcement was State Trooper Carrol Ward. He gave us all our Drivers test and he showed us as young people the Arkansas State Police is there to protect us and care for us. Carrol was much more than a Trooper or Sheriff he was my friend. I would like to say thanks for paving the path in Law Enforcement and thanks for being such a good friend. To all the family, Carrol will be missed but never forgotten. Carrol is now 10-8 on the streets of HEAVEN and they are well protected. CARROL LYNCH WARD, SIR I SALUTE YOU
Mike Hopper
Thursday, December 9, 2010
I was a deputy under Carrol. I am saddened to hear of his passing. Our prayers are with you all.
CHIP AND JUDY EAKIN
Thursday, December 9, 2010
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. WE PRAY THAT YOU FEEL OUR LORDS PRESENCE IN THIS TIME OF GRIEF. GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
Debbie Watson
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Carrol was a great person, and I have much respect for him. Love and prayers to his family.
Lavonne Huggins Roddy
Thursday, December 9, 2010
So Sorry for your loss - Have very fond memories of your Dad and family - My Prayers and thoughts are with you all May God Bless and Comfort you!
Marie Calhoun (Wilson)
Thursday, December 9, 2010
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.........GOD BLESS!!!
Leszlie Swartz-Hale
Thursday, December 9, 2010
My prayers and love are with you guys in your hours of need.