James Byron Ward Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Byron Ward of Odessa, Texas, who passed away on January 6, 2023, at the age of 67, 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 James Byron Ward to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Barney Ward and Virginia Ward; his father-in-law Tony Esparza; his sister Barbara; his brothers-in-law, Robin Bledsoe and Mike McAnally; and his grandson Zane Herriage.

He is survived by: his nephews, Stacy and Mitch Bledsoe; his wife Kristie Ward; his stepchild Jordan Esparza; his stepgrandchildren, Mason, Cadence and Dawson; his daughter Heather Herriage (Kristin Groves); his grandchildren, Chance, Cannon, Caycee, Faith, Farrah and Fallyn; his great grandchildren, Brad Ward, Katie and Lacey; his former wife Debra Ward; and his sisters, Jeanette McAnally, Sandy Smith (Cleo) and Robin DeMaio (Den DeMaio).