Bobby Gerald Ward age 73 of Casa died Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born June 23, 1943 at Bryant's Cove to the late Gordon and Syble Dean Pledger Ward. He was a heavy equipment operator for Kirby Specialties and was preceded in death by his parents and a son-in-law, Michael Biggs.

Survivors include his wife, Charline Ward of Bryant's Cove; two daughters, Janey Holmes and husband Billy of Casa, Shannon Ward-Biggs of Casa; one sister, Cathy Thomas and husband Brownie of Dardanelle; four grandchildren, Jordan Holmes, Magan Holmes, Jennifer Biggs, Joshua Holmes and two great grandchildren, Phoenix Parker and Leighton Elder.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00P.M., Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Denver Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Bryant's Cove Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 1:00P.M. to 2:00P.M. at the chapel prior to the service.

Pallbearers will be Billy Ward, Phillip Ward, AB Hundley, Joshua Holmes, Billy Holmes, Quinton Johnson.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Rick Robison, David James, Neal Jones, A.D. Brixey and employees of Kirby Specialties.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bryant's Cove Cemetery, 147 Hwy 247, Casa, Arkansas 72025.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com