James Ward Jr. Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Ward Jr. of West Helena, Arkansas, born in Barton, Arkansas, who passed away at the age of 85, on October 5, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Ward Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Ward and Ada Ward; his wife Ora Lee Ward; his children, Stephanie Ward and Freddie Ward; his siblings, Willie Mae Bures, Ruth Ella Boyland and L. C. Ward; and his grandson Marvin Ray Carter Jr..
He is survived by: his children, Michael Sims (Latonya) of Plano, TX, Chris Ward of Memphis, TN, Brian Ward of West Helena, AR, Danny Ward of Nashville, TN, Ricky Ward of Nashville, TN, James Ward III (Sylvia) of St. Louis, MO., Sandra Walker of Waukegan, IL, Aisha Ward Moore of Las Vegas, NV, Melinda Cooper (Terrance) of Olive Branch, MS, Lisa Green of Memphis, TN and Janet Ward Livingston of St. Louis, MO..
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Brown's Home For Funerals (417 Walnut St, Helena, AR 72342). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 at the James Ward.
