Johnny Franklin Ward Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Johnny Franklin Ward of West Green, Georgia, who passed away on October 26, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Johnny Franklin Ward to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Quillian Hall Ward, Sr. and Lourine McConnell Ward; the mother of his children Marilyn Blount Ward; his wife Betty Jean McClendon Ward; his son-in-law Shawn Randall Martin; his great-niece Carmen Hollis Smith; and his brothers, Quillian Hall Ward, Jr. and Eugene Talmadge Ward.
He is survived by: his daughters, Frankie Ward Hollis (Roy) of West Green and Shirley Ward Martin of Broxton, Georgia; his stepson Mike Merchant (Stacy) of Fitzgerald, Georgia; his grandchildren, Katie (Andrew), Zack, Rand (Traci) and Carissa; and his great grandchildren, Broty, Harper, Tristen and Ava. He is also survived by nieces nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Ricketson Funeral Home, Inc. (305 W Ward St, Douglas, GA 31533). A funeral service was held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the West Green Baptist Church (9761 US-221, Broxton, GA 31567). A burial was held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 at the Lone Hill Cemetery (6832 Broxton West Green Hwy, Douglas, GA 31533).
