Stanley Ward Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Stanley Ward of Stanley, Kentucky, born in Coalgate, Oklahoma, who passed away on October 30, 2020, at the age of 65, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Stanley Ward to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his friends, Leland Bartlett, Hank Thomason, Nick Furney, Donald Gardner, Chris Hackler, Danny Giacomo and Kevin Smith; his parents, Johnny Carden "J. C." and Nell Hedgecock-Prince; his brother Kelly Wayne Ward; his parents-in-law, Doyle and Norma Williams; his friend Jim Gantt; his wife Diana Sue Ward of Ashland; his children, Melissa Kay Ward-Gardner (Tracy) of Kiowa and Jason Ray Ward (Jill) of Pittsburg; his grandchildren, Wyatt of Kiowa, Morgan Gardner of Kiowa, Garrett Ward of Pittsburg, Ryan Ward of Pittsburg, Team, Carter Hackler, Corbin Lalli, Courtnee Sensibaugh and Ellee Sue Virden; his siblings, Jaylene Roberts (Frank) of Lane, Dan Ward (Pat) of Stuart, A. J., Johnny D. Ward (Debbie) of Coalgate, Roy Ward of Stuart, Randy Ward of Coalgate, Benny Ward (Cheri) of Coalgate, Bob Ward of Coalgate, Wes Ward of Coalgate, Cody Ward of Coalgate and Terry Ward (Debbie) of Savanna; and his stepmother Murl Ward of Cairo. He was also cherished by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, countless other family members, and friends.

Because of his love for kids, our family requests that in lieu of flowers, please instead make a donation in honor of "Papa" Stan Ward to: St. Jude or Ashland Baptist Church Kings Kids Youth (address: c/o Melissa Ward-Gardner; 948 W. 13th Street; Atoka, OK 74525) This would be a true honor to his heart and life.