Mr. Mike Ward

Mr. Mike Ward, 74, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Medical Center.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm EST on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family does request that everyone wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Mike was born May 17, 1946 in Columbus, GA, son of the late Lewie Ward and Carolyn McClenny Johnson.  He graduated Central High School in 1965 and then attended CVCC.  Mike proudly served his country in the United States Army.  At the time of his passing, he had been employed by Westrock for over 52 years.  Mike enjoyed coaching his sons in sports, spending time with his family on the river and loved his job at Westrock.  He was a long time member of Smiths Station Baptist Chruch.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Tara Ward Burkes.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Linda Buice Ward of Smiths Station, AL; two sons, Gabe Ward (Susan) of Crawford, AL and Shae Ward (Jess) of Smiths Station, AL; a brother, Jerry Ward (Brenda) of Ft. Mitchell, AL; grandchildren, Breanna Ashtyn Maggart (Caleb), Gabby Ward, Gracie Ward and Samuel Shae Ward; great-grandchildren, Luke Aaron Maggart and Leo Michael Maggart; a brother-in-law, Chris Buice (Violet),   several other extended family and friends.

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