Don Ward's Obituary
Don Ward, 89 of Fayetteville, AR passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Fayetteville. He was born August 20, 1931 in Fayetteville, AR to Zellous Ward and Flossie Fern (Wood) Ward.
He was a homebuilder and member of Phillips Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in Springdale. He had a lifetime passion to serve the Lord though a ministry of singing gospel music.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Eugene Ward, and four sisters, Melba Lou Ward, Nadine Ward, Bethel Myers, and Christine Rogers.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marilyn M. (Ledford) Ward, three sons, Gregory Don Ward and wife Diana of Bentonville, AR, Jeffrey Alan Ward and wife Lonell of Springdale, AR, Phillip Duane Ward and wife Brittany of Fayetteville, AR, two brothers, Richard Ward of Springdale, AR, Gerald Ward of Fayetteville, AR, one sister, Judith Ward of Springdale, AR, 10 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 9th from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 10 at Phillips Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in Springdale with Reverend Larry Mitchell and Reverend Ben Gibson officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Elkins.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons International P.O. Box 3022 Fayetteville, AR 72702
To sign the online guestbook please visit www.bernafuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.
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