John Ward

John Russell Ward was born in Albuquerque, N.M. on Aug. 25, 1968, to James and Vera (Pack) Ward. He passed away in Porum on Oct. 25, 2020, at the age of 52.

He is survived by his wife, Shel-Marie Ward, of the home; his children, John Russell Ward, Jr. of Warner, Franklin James Ward and fiancée, Pamala Rose Swimmer, of Porum, Brooklyn Page Ward of the home and Robert Leo Ward of the home; his parents, James and Vera Ward of Warner; his brothers, James Edward Ward, Jr. of Warner, and David Lawrence Ward and wife, Heather, of Warner; his sister-in-law, Mamie Loraine Kelley and husband, Randy, of Quinton; numerous close friends and relatives.

John Russell was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paul and Thelma Combs and his brother-in-law, Richard Combs.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, at Porum Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Kenneth Clay officiating.