Joe Ward

Joseph Henry Ward passed away in peace surrounded by his family on October 24, 2020. His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by his son and daughter in law Keith and Shauna Ward, daughter Keeva Frazier, granddaughters and grandsons in law Cherish and Collin Wynn and Chelsea and Philip Allison, and numerous nieces, nephews, and loved ones. He was born in San Antonio, TX on August 13, 1930 to Warren and Elizabeth Ward. Shortly after they moved to Brownwood, TX. Joe graduated from Brownwood High School. Shortly after graduation Joe enlisted in the Army and served during the Korean war. He attended Howard Payne, where he graduated with a master’s degree in teaching. Joe spent 34 years of his life fulfilling his true passion of education and touched many lives throughout his career. He was a loving husband to his wife Montie Ward who preceded him in death on March 1, 2019. He is also preceded in death by his parents Warren and Elizabeth Ward, brother Warren Ward Jr. and his sister Mary Elizabeth Cralle. The family would like to thank Visiting Angels and St. Gabriel’s Hospice for the outstanding support and care they provided to him and the family. The family is requesting donations to be made to Meals on Wheels in lieu of flowers, which can be found at mealsfortheelderly.org.