Bates County News

Friday, September 27, 2024

William "Bill" Ward, 64, Orange County, California

 

William "Bill" Ward, 64 of Orange County California passed away September 23, 2024.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, October 9, 2024 in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, Missouri.  Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400).  Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Arlie Ward.  He was born on December 19, 1959, in Wichita, Kansas, to Helen Marie Poindexter-Guerrero and Gilbert Ward. William was a beloved son, brother, and uncle. 

 

He attended school in Wichita, and worked as a warehouse operative and in retail in Kansas and California before retiring. William's hobbies and interests included automobiles, diecasts, attending car shows and listening to live music. William was kind, polite and respectful to everyone he met.

 

He is survived by his sister, Lou Wanna Katz and husband Harold, and nephew Michael Everitt.




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