Arnold Ward

Sorrells Funeral Home

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Date: May 01 2013 11:27 AM

Mr. Arnold Ward of Woodham Road, Graceville, Florida, formerly of Holmes County (Bethlehem/East Pittman Community) passed away Monday, April 29, 2013.  He was 64.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 3, in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Geneva with Rev. Mitch Johnson officiating.  Burial will follow in the East Pittman Baptist Church Cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home of Geneva directing.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, May 2, from 6 until 8 p.m.

Arnold was born in Jackson County, Florida to the late Acie Lee and Frances Leavins Ward.  He was a 1968 graduate of Bethlehem High School.  For many years he was a successful farmer, but later pursued a career with the State of Florida and retired from Holmes Correctional Institution.  Affectionately known as “Shortman”, Arnold enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycle rallies and meeting new friends.  He was a friend to everyone who knew him and will be greatly missed.

In addition to his parents a sister, Ruth Pitts and a brother-in-law, Paul Pope preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Pauline Whitehead Ward, Graceville; one daughter, Shelia Ward Smith (Curt), Bonifay; one son, Travis Lee Ward (Andria), Westville; two step sons: Jeffrey Lee Forehand (Sheri), Graceville and Garrett Duane Forehand (Erica), Valdosta, GA; nine grandchildren: Justin Cory Davidson (Katie), Joshua Lee Davidson, Hannah Fay Everidge, Olivia Marie Hall, Macy Lynn Ward, Randi Leigh Ward, Jonathan Wayne Forehand, Erika Dawn Forehand and Greenlee Kay Forehand; two great-grandchildren: Caleb Grant Davidson and due August 6, Noah Blake Davidson; one brother: A. E. “Buddy” Ward (Elouise); three sisters: Eleanor Miller (W.R.), Shelby Pope and Myrtle Clemmons (T.C.); sister-in-law, Jean Ward, all of Bonifay; several nieces, nephews, other extended family and a host of friends.   

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