Ricky D. Ward

Published 10:01 am Friday, May 27, 2016

Ricky D. Ward, a lifelong resident of Vicksburg, died on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Merit Health River Region Medical Center. He was 62.

Ricky was a beloved father and grandfather and was an avid outdoorsman.

His passion was deer hunting. Ricky had a strong work ethic.

He was a retired employee of Warren County and the City of Vicksburg, and worked as a security guard for Super Junior Food Store. He was of the Baptist faith.

Ricky was preceded in death by his father, Sammie Ward of the Oak Ridge community; and one brother, Neal Ward. Survivors include his mother, Nixie Ward Washington of Okolona; two daughters, Angela Marie Ward and Jennifer Lynn Ward, both of Vicksburg; three grandchildren, Austin Richardson, Samie Richardson and Angelina Richardson.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at The Church of God, 5598 Gibson Road, with pastor Doris Leist officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Church of God.