Joyce David Ward

Joyce David Ward, 85 of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Joyce was born on Oct. 8, 1934 in Cane Creek, Mo., the son of Charlie and Victoria Ward. On Nov. 29, 1969, he married Ruth Hicks in Baden, Mo. Together they shared over fifty years of marriage.

In addition to his wife, Joyce is survived by his children, Greg Ward, Rick Board and Beverly Board; a grandson, Josh Rushing and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and eleven siblings.

Graveside services will be held at Brown Chapel Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020.

Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff has been entrusted with the arrangements.