- Date Of Birth: July 14, 1943
- Date Of Death: May 9, 2017
- State: Arkansas
Marvin B. Ward of Waldron, Arkansas passed away peacefully May 9, 2017, surrounded by his family and friends in Little Rock, Arkansas. Marvin was born July 14, 1943 to Carrell Ward and Josie (Hensley) Ward On Dooley Road in Boles, Arkansas. He was 73 years old.
Marvin was one of Jehovah’s witnesses. He put into practice everyday his beliefs and faithfully served his God until his death. Marvin was a jolly man. It’s been said, “His flashing smile and twinkling blue eyes helped to bring smiles to sad faces.” He loved to play his guitar and sing.
Marvin leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 40 years, Diann of the home, three children: Brent Ward and wife Jeanette of Texas, JoAnn Maples and husband Brandon of Texas and Trevor Ward of the home. He is also survived by two sisters: Juanita Maxwell and husband Charles of Waldron, Arkansas and Kathy White and husband Douglas of Parks, Arkansas and one brother, Joe Bill Ward of Arkansas. Poppy will forever remain in the heart of his granddaughters Aubrey Dee Burton and April. Marvin will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Carrell & Josie Ward, four brothers: Jerrell Ward, Johnnie Ward, George Ward and Floyd Ward.
