Gary Ward Gary was born January 19, 1946 in Portageville, Mo to Pauline (Cook) Ward and Norvil Ward. After graduating school at Ross and briefly living in Flint, MI, he returned home to farm with his Dad and Brothers. He enjoyed various occupations over the years including ag management, car and tractor salesman, and service manager. He retired July 4, 2008 as Supervisor for the Pemiscot Co. Road and Bridge Maintenance Department. After retirement, he devoted his time to family and his businesses: Ward's Escort Service and Ward's T-Shirts and Hats. He was also very active in the United Methodist Church of Steele, MO. On May 2nd, 2009, at 63 years, 3 months, and 14 days, Gary died at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO Gary was proceeded in death by his father, Norvil (January 19, 1977). Gary is survived by his mother, Pauline Ward of Portageville, MO his wife Donna (Mays) Ward of Steele, MO; and his son Clint Ward and wife Kara of Steele, MO; his daughter Jody Reynolds and husband Warren of Ozark, MO; his son Jason Ward and wife Monica of Portageville, MO; stepson Todd Mays and wife Tonya of Steele, MO; and stepson James "Buzz" Mays and wife Sandy of Olive Branch, MS. He is also survived by his three brothers, Norvil Wayne Ward of Steele, MO; Larry Eugene Ward of Portageville, MO; and Billy Wes Ward of Swartz Creek, MI. Donna and Gary shared eleven grandchildren between them; Evan House, Kaleigh Ward, Doug Reynolds, Claire Reynolds, Hunter Ward, Hannah Ward, Tara Mays, Michaela Mays, Gabrielle Mays, Zach Mays, and Jayme Mays.