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Gary Ward Obituary
He was born November 11, 1972 in Weatherford, TX to Charles Don and Violet Jane (Harmon) Ward.
Gary graduated high school from Keota, OK in 1991. He also attended Carl Albert College in Oklahoma.
He moved to Lawrence, KS in 2000 where he worked various jobs in the area. Most recently Gary worked at Pur-O-Zone as a warehouse worker and delivery driver.
Gary is survived by his partner Steve Silvers, Lone Star, his mother Violet Ward, sister Zora Short (Kenny), brother Charles Ward (Samantha), all of Keota, OK, daughter Dannon Fox(Bryce), granddaughter Keegan, Fort Smith, AR, extended family members, long-time friend, Lonnie Stroud, Lawrence, and innumerable friends. Gary's father preceded him in death in 1998.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 1:00-3:00 PM at Rumsey -Yost Funeral Home, followed by graveside services at Washington Creek Cemetery, please dress casual.
Memorials can be made to Visiting Nurses. On behalf of Gary and the family, we would like to recognize and thank all of the doctors, nurses, care facilities, and service providers who cared for Gary during his fight with cancer.
On-line condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
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