of Marshall, AR
August 16, 1940 - December 14, 2024
Joe Dale Ward Sr., age 84, of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this earthly life on Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at Highland Court in Marshall. He was born in Imo, Arkansas on August 16th, 1940 to Jesse Carroll Ward Sr. and Essie Ann Treat Ward. Joe Dale married Melba Jean Crockett on July 1st, 1960 in a Baptist Church in Cahokia, Illinois by Dr. Prince. To this union two children were born, Jacqueline Yvonne Ward and Joe Dale Ward Jr.
Joe accepted the Lord when he was a child and was baptized at the Little Red River. After graduation he moved to Allerton, Illinois to live with his sister and brother-in-law, Gerry and Tut Latinette. Gerry had him a job at Duro Chrome in St. Louis, Missouri which was the same place where Melba's family worked. He worked there until the factory closed down. Joe went to work for a packing house in East St. Louis for a couple of years and also worked as a night watchman. When Joe moved to Arkansas, he worked at the flooring mill with Ray Ward as a carpenter and at the Flintrock Shirt Factory as a maintenance supervisor. While working at Flintrock he got his Boiler's License and when the factory closed, he became an independent contractor. Joe had his construction, electrical and plumbing license. He worked with Larry Campbell, Dale Ward and Larry Tumbleson. Joe retired in May of 2009.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Melba Jean Crockett Ward of the home; children, Joe Dale Ward Jr. of Marshall and Jacqueline Tumbleson and husband, Scott of Marshall; two grandsons, Joe Dale Crockett Ward and Devin Elliott; Crockett was born on Joe and Melba's anniversary, July 1st, 1998, that was their best present ever; sister, Bonnie Drewry and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who will also mourn his passing.
Joe Dale is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Essie Ward; siblings, Jesse Carroll Ward Jr., Ross Ward, Duell Mainord, Geraldine Latinette and Maudie England and one nephew, Richie Drewry.
Funeral services for Joe Dale will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Paul Rucker and Bro. Shirl Williams officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 till 2:00 PM preceding the service. Burial will be in Canaan Cemetery. Bearers will be Donnie Mainord, Adam Henry, Davy Mainord, Ethan Ragland, Richard (Ricky) Drewry and James Tilley. Honorary bearers will be Craig Loggins, Devin Elliott, Don Nickel, Clint Beavers, Clifford DePriest, Dewayne Mainord, JC Beavers, James Ragland, Norbet Novak, Steve Ward, Mike Ward, Chuck Raby, Frank Ward, Mark Tilley, J.O. Drewry, Ty Henry and Larry Latinette.
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40 Condolence(s)
KEITH BLAIR
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
HE WAS A GREAT PERSON WHO I ALWAYS ENJOYED VISTING WITH AT THE REUNIONS SO GLAD I WAS ABLE TO SEE HIM IN SEPT AT FAMILY REUNION IN MARSHALL W MY MOM RITA GOD BLESS AND REST IN PEACE KEITH
Brenda Scott Collie
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you.
Brenda Scott Collie
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you.
Clara Foshee
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Prayers of comfort for family
Kelly L Horton
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Sorry to hear of Joe's passing he will be greatly missed by family and friends Joe was and still is a good buddy of my father Joe's family can take great comfort in the fact that they will see him again but till then they can rest assured he is visiting with friends and family and all the while worshiping the Lord
Misti Collier
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
My prayers of peace for the family. Keeping you all close to my heart
Mary Johnson (McDaniel )
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers.
I spent many nights and weekends in Joe and Melba’s home with my childhood best friend Jackie and one of my most vivid memories of Joe was one weekend I was there I had a really bad sunburn ( fever and chills bad ) and it was after Joe had recovered from a bad accident at Flintrock where he was burned badly. He was so concerned he insisted I sit in a tub of ice cold water to cool the burn. I seriously thought I would die!! Love you Joe
Cheryl Rose
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
So sorry to hear. Joe Dale was a great guy.
Love & Prayers to the family.
James J Johnston
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Joe Dale's passing is a great loss to Searcy County. My heartfelt sympathy to Dale & Jacqueline.
Diane Butler
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Joe Dale was a good man who loved his family and friends. His humor and ornery attitude will be remembered by all who knew him. Many prayers for Melba, Jackie,Scott and Dale. My condolences to all his family and friends.
Janita King
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Melba, Dale, and Jackie, and family. I’m so very sorry for the loss of Joe. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this time of great sorrow.
Jessica and Tom Martin
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Uncle Joe Dale will be missed. Aunt Melba, I know how much you loved him, so did your kids. May God be with you during this time. We will be praying for you and your family.
Mazie (Sutterfield) Lee
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
I am so sorry for you loss and I am praying for God to comfort your sorrow and give you good memories. He was a very good guy. I am blessed to have known him.
Tim Massey
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
So sorry to hear about your loss. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Roberta Pack
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Melba and family,
So sorry to hear about Joe Dale’s passing. Condolences to all of the family. The world would be a better place if there were more people like Joe Dale.
Bill and Zebbie McBride
Monday, December 16, 2024
We were so very sorry to hear of the loss of Joe Dale. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Berry and Helen Beavers
Monday, December 16, 2024
So sorry to hear of Joe Dales passing.
He was a good friend.
May God give you strength and comfort in this time of grief.
John Sweeney
Monday, December 16, 2024
Many fond memories come back as I recall working with Joe and Melba in the old Flintrock days. My sincere sympathy to Melba and the Ward family in these sad times.
Ricky Treat and Tawanna
Monday, December 16, 2024
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. So Sorry for you and your Familys loss and everyone that knew Joe. He will be missed.
Hattie Grinder
Monday, December 16, 2024
Mr. Joe was a wonderful person with a great spirit and sense of humor. Prayers for peace for Mrs.Melba and family. I know he will be greatly missed.
Zinnia Clanton
Monday, December 16, 2024
Melba and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Taya and Keith Flippo
Monday, December 16, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers for you all. Your family is very special to our family. I treasure the stories my parents have told me about your Branson trips. They loved you all, and always referred to you not just as friends but as family. We love you all!
Lena Scott
Monday, December 16, 2024
So sorry to hear. Prayers for the family
Betty Griffith Einhellig
Monday, December 16, 2024
My prayers are with you all. I remember as a small child going to your house. We had fun there getting to play with everyone
Albert & Anna (Rainbolt) Maze
Monday, December 16, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Your families are in our prayers.
Coy & Sue Horton
Monday, December 16, 2024
Melba and family our sympathy and prayers in your loss. . Joe Dale will be missed.
Randy and Trish Searight
Monday, December 16, 2024
May God’s love and mercy comfort you in your sorrow.
Bruce Stewart
Monday, December 16, 2024
My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends he leaves behind.
Pam and Eddie Cannada
Monday, December 16, 2024
Our deepest sympathy in this time of grief. Prayers for comfort for you all
Debbie Harmon
Monday, December 16, 2024
We are sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was such a great man. We never saw him without a smile and a joke for us. Thinking and praying for your family.
John James
Monday, December 16, 2024
Joe was a great guy, always willing to help. Joe and Melba were a great team and I know Joe will be missed greatly.
Mark
Monday, December 16, 2024
Sorry for your loss
Rita Weaver
Monday, December 16, 2024
My deepest condolences on the loss of Joe Dale. Praying for comfort and peace for your families during this time.
Pat Halsted
Monday, December 16, 2024
Prayers of peace and comfort to the entire Ward family.
Betty and Ray
Monday, December 16, 2024
We've known Joe Dale all our lives. He was a good man. Melba, may God bless you and the kids and give you peace and comfort.
MaryAnn Harris and Tracy
Monday, December 16, 2024
So sorry to hear this sad news. We will be keeping you all in our prayers. May the Lord comfort each of you as only he can.
Becky Blair
Monday, December 16, 2024
Joe was a good man and a great carpenter. Prayers for the family.
Nina Baysinger
Monday, December 16, 2024
RIP dear friend
Betty Lawrence
Monday, December 16, 2024
Joe Dale was a good friend, a great guy and fun to be around. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Barbara Smith
Monday, December 16, 2024
Joe was one of a kind. He knew no stranger. He was a man you could depend on. If he said he was going to do something for you he did it. This will leave a big void in a lot of peoples lives. My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. God Bless each one of you.