It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Earl Richard Ward Jr. of Crisfield, Maryland, who passed away on June 19, 2023, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Earl Richard Ward Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Earl Richard Ward, Sr. and Maxine Novella McCready Ward; his son James Richard "Rick" Ward; and his grandson James Richard "Ricky" Ward, Jr.. He is survived by : his wife Peggy J. Ward; his daughter Karen; his son-in-law Billy Hartman; his daughter Kathy Ward; his siblings, David Ward and Donna Mae; his brother-in-law Tommy Milanowski; his daughter-in-law Jessie Ward; and his pet Ziggy. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crisfield Fire Dept., P.O. Box 591; or Lower Somerset County Ambulance and Rescue Squad, LSCARS, P.O. Box 406; both Crisfield, MD 21817.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home