Donnivan "Gayle" Ward

Donnivan "Gayle" Ward, 80, of Bentonville, Ark. passed away February 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by parents, Bertrum Loyd Ward and Marion Hazel Ward; three brothers; three sisters; and a son. Gayle is survived by his ex-wife and still friend, Sandra Ward; three daughters, Michelle Hamlin and fiance' Scott Patterson of Rogers, Ark., Robin Ward Jones and Renee Ward of Midland, Texas; two brothers; Mike Ward of Bryan, Texas and John Ward of Ranger, Texas; grandchildren; Alexis Nicole Hamlin and Kelsey Lanette Hamlin of Rogers, Ark., Jessica Pierce, Jennifer Jones, and Jacqueline Jones of Austin, Texas, several great-grandchildren; and many more relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, February 8, 2019 at Stockdale-Moody Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Heritage High School Softball Team, care of Coach Tiffany Taylor, at 1114 S 5th Street, Rogers, Ark. 72756. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers. Online condolences may be made to stockdale-moodyfs.com.