Arnold Ward was born September 12, 1921 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Carl Harvey and Arita Miller Ward.
He was united in marriage to Mildred Banks on May 25, 1940. Mrs. Ward preceded him in death on December 29, 2012, following 72 years of marriage. They were truly one and inseparable.
Mr. Ward was a lifelong farmer. He enjoyed working in his yard and watching his garden grow, but his true love was spending time with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. He was a loving, thoughtful, and caring person who always put his family first. Mr. Ward served his country honorably in the United States Navy during World War II, attaining the rank of Seaman First Class. He was a faithful member of the Clear Creek Baptist Church.
Mr. Ward departed this life on April 8, 2015 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 93 Years, 6 Months, 27 Days. He is survived by a daughter, Norma Jean King and husband Bill of Selmer, TN; two sons, Jerry Ward and wife Ann and Billy Wayne Ward and wife Linda, all of Selmer, TN; four grandchildren: Molly Latham and husband Kirby of Selmer, TN, Rhonda Cartwright and husband Jim of Bethel Springs, TN, Jeff Ward and wife Carrie of Selmer, TN, and David Ward and wife Cheryl of Jackson, TN; 9 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and many extended family and friends.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Ward was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Steve Allen King on August 3, 1979 and Jerry Matthew (Matt) Ward on October 27, 2012; a sister, Mildred Miller; and four brothers: Nelson Ward, Sammy Ward, Sterling Ward, and Carlos Ward.