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Brother Thurman Ward

  • March 18, 1934 - July 5, 2011
  • Bryant, Arkansas
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“We were blessed by knowing both Brother & Sister Ward,very Godly people. I know that Brother Ward may not no longer be on this Earth, but he is with...Read More » ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: Wesley&Crystal Swift - MO

“Bro. & Sister Ward have always been such a light to our family and all those around them. They have always been true to God's word and served His...Read More » ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: Shelby & Shirley Gibson - AR

“Brother Ward, you were dear to my heart. We were wishing you and Sister Ward would come again to Texas. With you and so many other loved ones there -...Read More » ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: Sister Cathy Lindley - TX

“We're going to miss you Brother Ward. We love you and Sister Ward very much and we were looking forward to you both coming down here to Texas one...Read More » ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: Sister Evonne Rice - Nacogdoches, TX

“Thanks for the memories. See you soon. Love Ed ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: Homer Edward Ward Jr - Tate Cty, MS

“As the Valiant Patriarch of our family for many years you will be greatly missed. You were always a great example of a Warrior of the Lord. You and...Read More » ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: Lucretia Ward-Norwood & Family - MS

“Bro. Thurman Ward was one of the kindest most generous person I ever knew. Bro. Ward always had a smile and I'm sure has blessed everyone he ever...Read More » ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Kim Bloodworth - Hernando, MS

“I'll always remember learning to drive in Hollywood in Thurmans white car and stopping at the store down from his mothers place. Even thou it's been...Read More » ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: Debbie Moore (Speights) - OK

“I always enjoy setting talking with Thurman. He was a honest and caring,loving person.Sending our love to the family.. God Bless You All Love you...Read More » ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: Catherine and Cliff Cooper - MS

“I will always cherish the memories of Uncle Thurman of his visits to Ct. and our visits to Miss. We are sending our love to Aunt Pat and the rest of...Read More » ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: Annie (Yelvington) Bucinsley - CT


Thurman Ward, 77, of Bryant, Arkansas and Fairdealing, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, July 5th, 2011. He was born in Crenshaw, Mississippi on March 18th, 1934 to Homer and Emma (Lott) Ward. A pastor and evangelist for over 40 years, Thurman spent his life living the great commission. He wanted everyone to hear the gospel. Being a Godly man, he raised his children in the love of the Lord and enjoyed every minute he spent in the company of his wife and his family.
Thurman was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Emma Ward; his son Dennis Ward; his grandson Davey Ward and his grandson Isaac Byrd; his sister Ellie Dupuis and his brother Homer E. Ward.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of over 59 years, Pansy (Pat); his children Glen (Joy) Ward of Bryant and Patricia (Shelby) Byrd of Warm Springs, Ar; two brothers Rick (Karen) Ward and Wilfred (Lynn) Ward; three sisters Hattie Ashworth, Cora Clemmer and Ruth (Jimmy) Mangrum; nine grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends, all who will miss him dearly.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 9th at 11:00 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home with Brother Dan Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 6:30-9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 8th, 2011 at Forest Hills, 10200 Highway 5 North, Alexander, Arkansas 72002 (501)455-1067.
Memorials may be made to Outreach for Christ, PO Box 501, Bryant, AR 72089.
Brother Ward’s online register available at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com