Mr. Ward is survived by his wife of 36 years, Barbara Broom Ward; four children, Melissa (Mike) Murphy, Cindy Poinoosammy, Bob Ward, and Rhonda Pigford, six grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, extended family and friends. Pallbearers will be Marvin Frazier, Lee Carter, Curtis Stoudemire, Ralph Golden, Andy Wendland, and Joe Howard. Ridout's Prattville Chapel Directing