Bobby W. Ward

Bobby W. Ward, age 80, passed away on June 28, 2012 in Marianna, Fla. Bobby was born Oct. 13, 1931 in Bee Branch, Ark. to Jeff and Alva Ward who preceded him in death. He also had two brothers, Billy Ward and Charles Ward of North Little Rock, Ark. who preceded him in death. Survivors include one sister, Sue Head who resides in Sherwood, Ark.; daughter, Linda Ward of North Little Rock, Ark.; son, Randy Ward, grandchildren, Gentry Ward and Hunter Ward all of Marianna, Fla., and granddaughter, Breanna and husband, Mario Reyes of Pensacola, Fla. Upon graduation from North Little Rock High School, Bobby became a licensed master plumber. He started his very successful plumbing business where he worked until his retirement in the 1980's. Bobby was an avid sports fan and coached little league baseball for many years. He was a member of Arkansas National Guard. In 2003, Bobby moved to Malone, Fla. and joined the First Baptist Church of Malone. Bobby loved his church, family and friends and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Services will be at 4 p.m., Saturday, July 7, 2012 at James and Sikes Maddox Chapel with Rev. Jackie Register officiating. Interment will be in Arkansas. Expressions of sympathy may be made online at http://www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com.