Benjamin Porter Ward Jr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Benjamin Porter Ward Jr. of Gulfport, Mississippi, born in Newport, Rhode Island, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Benjamin left this world on November 1, 2025 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Laverne L. Ward; his parents, Captain Benjamin Porter Ward, Sr. and Mary Ellen Estes Ward; and his sister Nancy Jane Moore. He is survived by: his daughter Hillary Lee Humberson (Bob) of Castle Rock, Colorado; his stepson Stephen Thomas Brooks (ZoeAnn) of Bryan, Ohio; his grandchildren, Katie Samuels (Mason) of Parker and Andy Humberson (Amanda) of Parker, Colorado; and his great grandchildren, Tyla Bray, Macie Drey, Jada May, Tavie Shay (Samuels), Mabel James and Maisie Sue (Humberson).
Memorial contributions may be made to Arden Cares Foundation, PO Box 1267, Hattiesburg, MS 39403.
