David Michael Ward

David Michael Ward, 61, of Ogden, AR passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Christus St. Michael Hospital. He was born in Texarkana, AR on March 7, 1952 to Alma Virginia Warren and Dave Ward. David was a "giver" and never hesitated to lend a helping hand to others. He was a devoted son, a wonderful brother, a loving father, and was looking forward to spending time with his grandson Andrew. David grew up in Ogden and attended the Ogden elementary school through the second grade. He then continued school in Ashdown and graduated from Ashdown High School in 1970. While in high school David played football, basketball, and ran track for the Ashdown Panthers. After high school, he attended Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia for two years where he played on the basketball team. David then moved back to Ogden and went to work for Borden Milk Company in Texarkana. David drove a transport truck for Borden that ran from the milk plant in Texarkana to Dallas. He then began driving a company milk truck servicing a route in the Texarkana area. David then sought out his own independent franchise with Borden and acquired his own truck and route that serviced Ashdown and many surrounding cities in multiple counties. David continued working for Borden until 1994. Soon after leaving Borden, David was hired as a service technician for the Superior interlock based in Conway, AR. David traveled frequently for Superior Interlock and serviced areas of south Arkansas, northwest Texas and north Louisiana. He worked for Superior Interlock until 2012. David had incredible work ethic-not only in the jobs that he did to earn a living- but also in the activities he enjoyed outside of work that he didn't see as work. Taking care of the farm was one of David's favorite ways to pass his days off. He enjoyed taking care of the cows and especially loved to spend time in the garden-planting and harvesting all types of fresh vegetables-an activity that was passed on to him through his parents. The garden is where David would usually be found if he was not at home. David was also a loyal Razorback fan and enjoyed going to games in Fayetteville, as well as watching or listening to them on the tv or radio. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and hunting. David could fix anything- he had a knack for those things and enjoyed a challenge. David enjoyed having a good time and was always laughing and "cuttin' up." He enjoyed spending time with his kids and always made sure that his kids' friends felt like they were one of his own. Everone always looked forward to going down to David's to deer hunt, run dogs and ride four wheelers .He also liked to cook for everyone, mostly using his big barbecue grill and shared it all with friends and family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Virginia Ward. David is survived by one brother Steve Warren Ward and wife Dee Dee of Ashdown, one son Joshua Stephen Ward and wife Suzanne of Ashdown, one daughter Collin Ward Holderfield and husband Zach of Springdale, one grandson Andrew Thomas Ward, three nephews, Worth Frederick McGraw IV of Fayetteville, Dugan Davis Ward of Ashdown and Will Cleveland Ward of Ashdown, one niece Anna McGraw McFarland and husband Russ of Springdale and numerous cousins and friends. Visitation will be Saturday May 25, 2013 from 6 to 8 pm at Madden Funeral Home in Ashdown, AR. Funeral Services will be on Sunday May 26, 2013 at 4 pm in the Chapel at Madden Funeral Home in Ashdown, AR with Rev, Barbara Gilbert officiating. Burial will follow at East Memorial Gardens in Texarkana, AR. Arrangements are under the direction of Madden Funeral Home. The family will accept visitors at the Ward home, 221 Pine Str., in Ogden.

David Michael Ward

May 23, 1952 - May 23, 2013