1924
Alfred
2005
Alfred Ward
May 19, 1924 — September 1, 2005
Alfred C. ?Ace? Ward of Potosi, Missouri departed this life at Potosi Manor Nursing Home on September 1, 2005, having reached the age of 81 years, 3 months and 13 days. He was born on Monday, May 19, 1924 in Cadet, Missouri, a son of the late Cecil J. Ward and Rosie Lena (Degonia) Ward.
On February 17, 1944, he was united in marriage to Melvina L. Martin, and to this union seven children were born. Melvina preceded him in death.
?Ace?, as he was known to family and friends, was a Veteran of World War II. After he was discharged from the Army he spent many years as an over-the-road trucker hauling freight. He was a loving and devoted husband, a dear father, brother, uncle and friend. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his beloved wife and parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Katherine Bone, Delphaine Farris and Lena Rose Ward; a brother Donald Ward; two grandsons, Gary Edward Ward and Matthew McMahan; and a son-in-law, John Hedrick.
Those who remain to mourn his passing include his four daughters, Anita Kane and husband Joe of Albany, GA, Nancy McMahan of Potosi, Lucy Hedrick of Belton, Sandra Kuntz and husband Jim of San Antonio, TX; his three sons, Gary Ward and wife Linda of St. Clair, Joe Ward and wife Kathy of Ropesville, TX and Robert Ward of Ropesville, TX; his sisters, Alice Banks and husband Oscar of Valley Park, Loretta Richards and husband Elmer of Cadet, Joyce Farris and husband Ben of Potosi; his brothers, James Ward and wife Gearlean of Cadet, and Theodore Ward and wife Audrey of Irondale; and brother-in-law Thomas Martin and wife Joyce of St. Charles; fifteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 4, 2005 at the Britton Chapel in Potosi with the Rev. Don Strauser officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Jay Ward, Chris ward, Stephen Ward, James McMahan Jr., Richard McMahan, Kevin McMahan and Bobby Ward Jr.
Interment and final prayers were held at the Redbud Memorial Gardens Cemetery. All arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi.
On February 17, 1944, he was united in marriage to Melvina L. Martin, and to this union seven children were born. Melvina preceded him in death.
?Ace?, as he was known to family and friends, was a Veteran of World War II. After he was discharged from the Army he spent many years as an over-the-road trucker hauling freight. He was a loving and devoted husband, a dear father, brother, uncle and friend. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his beloved wife and parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Katherine Bone, Delphaine Farris and Lena Rose Ward; a brother Donald Ward; two grandsons, Gary Edward Ward and Matthew McMahan; and a son-in-law, John Hedrick.
Those who remain to mourn his passing include his four daughters, Anita Kane and husband Joe of Albany, GA, Nancy McMahan of Potosi, Lucy Hedrick of Belton, Sandra Kuntz and husband Jim of San Antonio, TX; his three sons, Gary Ward and wife Linda of St. Clair, Joe Ward and wife Kathy of Ropesville, TX and Robert Ward of Ropesville, TX; his sisters, Alice Banks and husband Oscar of Valley Park, Loretta Richards and husband Elmer of Cadet, Joyce Farris and husband Ben of Potosi; his brothers, James Ward and wife Gearlean of Cadet, and Theodore Ward and wife Audrey of Irondale; and brother-in-law Thomas Martin and wife Joyce of St. Charles; fifteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 4, 2005 at the Britton Chapel in Potosi with the Rev. Don Strauser officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Jay Ward, Chris ward, Stephen Ward, James McMahan Jr., Richard McMahan, Kevin McMahan and Bobby Ward Jr.
Interment and final prayers were held at the Redbud Memorial Gardens Cemetery. All arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi.
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