Born Oct. 7, 1928, in Huntington, W.Va., to the late Charles and Opal Ward, he was a member of the Sikeston VFW.
He married Lucille Pack, who preceded him in death.
Survivors include: four daughters, Rebecca Meadows, Shirley Reynard, Gayle Hodge and Sue Schnell; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. Thursday at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road at Butler Hill in St. Louis, where services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday.
Burial will follow in National Cemetery.
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