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Submitted: 5/11/23 • Approved: 5/13/23 • Last Updated: 5/16/23 • R1484520-G0-S3
May 19, 1970 - February 22, 2020
Michael Scott Ward died unexpectedly on February 22, 2020, at the age of 49, while driving a HazMat truck for Martin Transport.
Michael was born May 19, 1970. He graduated from El Dorado High School in 1989, and from there joined the USMC.
Michael had many hardships in his life which never kept him down. He had love and compassion for his dogs. He had a big heart and was always there to help anyone in need. He learned from his hardships which made him the wonderful person that he was. He will be missed by his devoted sister with whom he shared so much with. He was of the Baptist faith. Michael is now at peace and his struggles are over.
Michael is survived by one son, Garrett Ward of El Dorado; one sister, Tina Rudder Coffman (Stacey) of El Dorado; aunt, Paula Burns (Robert) of Strong; uncles, Gary and Larry Stinson (Debbie) of El Dorado, and numerous cousins.
Visitation will be held this Thursday, February 26, 2020 at Perry’s Funeral Home from 5pm to 7pm, with services held on Friday at 1pm, followed by graveside service at Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Perry’s Funeral Chapels. Memorials may be made to UCAPS, 1000 Sunset Road, El Dorado, Arkansas, 71730.
Contributed on 5/11/23 by debbraszymanski
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