- Date Of Birth: February 17, 1937
- Date Of Death: January 29, 2010
- State: Texas
Billy James Ward, February 17, 1937 – January 29, 2010.
Billy James Ward, 72, of Belton. Mr. Ward was born February 17, 1937 in Youngsport, the son of Frankie James Ward and Cynthia Estelle (Ivey) Ward. He was a life time resident of Belton County. He married Virginia Jones May 28, 1985 in Belton. He was retired, having worked for Tommy Boles in his early years and dedicating the last 42 years working for Ace, Inc. and the Rising “T” Ranch where he served as the right hand man for the Taylor Family, ranch and businesses.
He loved the outdoors and spending time on the ranch with his white faced Herefords. Mr. Ward was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Bobby Ward and Lynn Ward. Survivors include his wife Virginia Ward of Belton, two sons Jimmy Ward of Belton and Billy Ward of West. Two stepsons Michael Holland of Washington State and Robert Standley of Conroe, two stepdaughters Deborah Gladden of Coldsprings and Cleo Crismond of Napels, Florida; one brother Wayne Ward of Belton, five sisters Ruby Wright, Willie Bounds and Betty Taylor all of Belton, Sue LaRocque of Temple and Catherine Johnson of Waco and too many nieces and nephews to count.
