On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, Gerald Wayne Ward answered his call
to his eternal home. He was born March 23, 1955, in Tupelo, MS to Ivonnia
Louise Davis and the late Robert Lee Ward.
Wayne professed his faith in Jesus and joined Pine Grove M.B. Church in
Dorsey, MS.
Wayne attended Plantersville Jr. High and Shannon High School where he
played football and ran track after school. After high school, he was
employed at Taylor Paper Company in St. Louis, MO.
Wayne enjoyed fishing, cooking, and being a servant to his family and
friends. He made sure they had transportation to and from work, doctor
appointments and the grocery store.
Wayne leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Ivonnia L. Davis;
daughters: Geraldine Keeble, Ladalia Keeble, and Tameka Hollins all of St.
Louis, MO; siblings: Robert "Yogi" Ward (Charlene) of Richmond, VA,
Vernecca Ellis (Kenneth) of Houston, TX, Vadie Vaughn, Aurelias Davis,
Sandra Smith all of St. Louis, MO, Debra Shumpert, Andrew Fields of
Shannon, MS, Jennifer Tucker (Reginald), Molitha Johnson, Jamie Smith
(Valeda), Terry Ward, Jerry Smith (Demetria) and Senecca "Nita"
Westbrook (Twana) all of Tupelo, MS; fifteen grandchildren; two great
grandchildren; a special friend, Keyanna Martin; and a host of aunts,
uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Pearlee and Missouri
Hussey Davis and Ellis and Pearl Agnew; his brothers: Cedric Ward, Henry
George Ward, Walter Fields, and Raymond Thompson.