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Edward M. Ward

Retired Master Sergeant Edward M. Ward of Benton passed away on Nov. 29, 2013. He was born on Dec. 5, 1926 in Halls, Tenn. to the late James Walker and Maddie Alice (Fisher) Ward. He spent 20 years proudly serving our country in the Air Force then later retired from National Linen. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Orene of Benton; his son, Michael and his wife Kelly of Hot Springs; his daughters, Connie and her husband Dale Turner of Lee Summit, MO., Carolyn and her husband Gene Holbrook of Holly Springs, Miss., and Mary and her husband Ray Miller of Drummond, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; and many great grandchildren; extended family and friends, all who will miss him dearly. Graveside services will be on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy 5 North, Alexander, Ark. 72002. Please share your memories of Edward at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

Published December 2, 2013

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