Friday, August 9, 2013

VERNON WARD



    Vernon Ward, 87, of Fort Smith, AR (formerly of Shady Point, OK) passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013 in Van Buren, AR.  Vernon was born August 11, 1925 in Tahona, OK to Marion Benjamin & Mary (Miller) Ward.  He was a veteran of the US Army serving WWII.  He was a teacher & administrator for close to 40 years, working in Bartlesville, Panama, Shady Point, and Pocola.
    Survivors include his wife, Ruth of the home; daughter & son in law, Karen & Rodney Brown of Ft. Smith, AR; grandson, Dr. Brock Brown of Little Rock, AR; sister, Eveline Monks of Panama, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
    Graveside services - 10 am, Monday, August 12, 2013 at Ft. Smith National Cemetery in Ft. Smith, AR with Shawn Chancellor and Ken Sisco officiating.  Interment will follow.    
The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

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  1. The Ward Family is in our thoughts & prayers.
    The Bill & Janet Fox Family

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