Donald Wayne Ward, Sr.

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You Never Said Goodbye You never said I’m leaving, You never said goodbye.

You were gone before I knew it, And only God knew why.

In life, I loved you dearly, In death, I love you still.

In my heart, you hold a place, That no one could ever fill.

A million times I needed you, A million times I cried.

If love alone could have saved you, You would never have died.

It broke my heart to lose you, But you didn’t go alone.

For part of me went with you, The day God took you home.

~Acknowledgement ~

Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair.

Perhaps you sent beautiful flowers, if so, we saw it there.

Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say.

Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day.

Whatever you did to console our hearts we thank you so for, Whatever the part!

Special thanks to CrossRoads Hospice and Palliative Care.

~Honorary Pallbearers ~

Christopher Brisco Vericko McGowan Montario Simonton Brandon Polk Darrius Walls Alonzo Ward Barry Ward Clifton Ward Donald Ward Jr. Lucas Ward

From Your Sons

~Active Pallbearers ~

B abe, love, at first sight, is an understatement. God truly answered

my prayers when he sent me you. You were a gift that I was blessed with, an awesome provider, my best friend.

Throughout the years I’ve watched you bless others, and in return, our family was blessed. Your faith in God and love for me never wavered, and for that reason alone I couldn’t ask for a better husband. I will always love you, Don.

Dual Matthews George Hornburger Jr. Oscar Massey Danny Nesbitt Kevin Pinkens Frank Thomas James Walker Jr. Tobie Wilkins

Committal Rites Military Honors & Interment Tuesday, May 15, 2018 • 1:15p.m West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 4000 Forest Hill-Irene Memphis, TN 38125

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Rememberance Reception First Baptist Broad 2835 Broad Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38112

My Hero

You held my hand When I was small You caught me when I fell You’re the hero of my childhood And my later years as well And every time I think of you.

My heart still fills with pride Though I’ll always miss you Dad I know you’re by my side In laughter and in sorrow In sunshine and through the rain I know you’re watching over me Until we meet again ~Love your Daughters

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“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Romans 8: 28

Minister

Donald Wayne Ward

started his journey of life on October 14, 1958. He was born to Lillian Murray-Brisco and Luther Ward.

He is the oldest son of 7 siblings.

His first experience with Christ was at St. Peters Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership under Rev. C.J. Gaston, as a child. He later professed his hope in Christ at the age of 28. Donald has been an ordained minister for almost 12 years.

Donald graduated from Fairly High School in 1978. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in El Paso, Texas at Fort Bliss. Donald was also a Volunteer Chaplin with the Shelby County Sheriffs Dept. /Jail Division.

After returning home from the Army, Donald utilized his entrepreneurial spirit and started businesses; the first was a Security Company, this is where he met the love of his life Saphronia Ward after being together and married for 26 years. A few years later he started his own roofing company called “Donald Wards’ Roofing and Construction Company.” Donald worked for Siemens Corporation until his passing.

With his engaging spirit and huge heart, Donald never met a stranger who life he didn’t impact. The jokester himself, always kept any person in ears reach full of laughter and life. He was always the brightest light and life of any party. Donald was the ultimate family man and ensured that everyone was good at all times; that was a priority for him. He also had a passion for breeding dogs. And of course, he was a Dallas Cowboys Fan for Life. #DC4L He leaves to cherish his life, a loving wife Saphronia Ward, his children Donisha Simonton (Montario), Donald Ward Jr.,(Reneka), Bianca Ward, Vericko Williams and Tiffany Walls; his parents Lillian Murray-Brisco and Luther Ward (Annie Ward). He also leaves his siblings; Deborah MurrayBobo, Helen Ward, Barry Ward, Clifton Ward (Lizette), Alonzo Ward, Lucas Ward (Demetria) and Christopher Brisco, three aunts; Bobbie Washington, Mary Tate and Louise Ward, one uncle Alfred Beaurgaurd, eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild; whom each he shared a special bond with and loved; along with a host of nieces and nephews and friends.

For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts. “For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, And do not return there, But water the earth, And make it bring forth and bud, That it may give seed to the sower And bread to the eater.

Isaiah 55: 8-10

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018 11:00 A.M.

First Baptist Church - Broad Avenue 2835 Broad Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38112

Dr. Keith Norman Pastor ~Officiating

Processional.......................................... “To Live as Christ, To Die is Gain” Selection..............................................................First Baptist Broad Church Scripture & Prayer.........................................................Minister Barry Ward Selection..............................................................First Baptist Broad Church

Expressions:

(Respectfully, 3 Minutes Each, Please) Charles Burns JaMita Bobo & Chayla Ward Derriana “Lou” Walls Words of Encouragement..........................................Pastor Herbert Jackson Resolution......................................................................Chaplin Leroy Davis

Shelby Co. Sheriff’s Dept.

Acknowledgments....................................................................Chandra Ward Solo...........................................................................................Lester Stacker “I Won’t Complain”

Eulogy.................................................................................Dr. Keith Norman Recessional............................................“To Live as Christ, To Die is Gain” “Remains Will Not Be Viewed After Eulogy”