On November 12, 1999, Mike married the love of his life, Jeana, with whom he shared many joyful years. He had a deep love for fishing and treasured every moment spent with his family.
Mike is survived by his loving wife, Jeana Ward of the home; his brother, William Scott Ward of Frisco, Texas; his sister-in-law, Martha Jones; his nephew, Randal Booth; and two great-nieces, Keri Booth and Destiny Booth.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Floyd Ward and Annabell Jean (Baldwin) Ward.