Samuel Ward Jr. Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Samuel Ward Jr. of Pawnee, Illinois, who passed away on March 24, 2025, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Samuel Patrick and Lucille Margaret Davis Ward; his former wife Isabelle Jane Barnes; his daughter Sheri Rae Miller-Ward; and his siblings, Harry, John Ward, Phyllis Ludwig and Shirley Stuart.

He is survived by: his fiancée Cathy Acree of Pawnee; his sons, Tim Ward (Rick) of Land O' Lakes, Troy Ward (Debbie) of Waverly and Todd Ward (Connie) of Springfield; his grandchildren, Trista Jones (Jake) of Blanchard, Tanner Ward (Alex) of Rochester, Allison Ward of Waverly, Samantha Ward of Rochester and Jake Ward (Alexa) of Rochester; and his great grandchildren, Leonard, Gracie, Gus Jones, Jensen and Leo Ward.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pawnee Christian Church, 1200 Rutledge St., Pawnee, IL 62558.