Mr. Paul Joseph "Joey" Ward, Sr.   age 74, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at approximately 8:34 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on May 4, 1945 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Samuel C. and Lois (Banks) Ward; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Ward was formerly employed at Ford Motor Company.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  He was a member of Philippian Missionary Baptist Church, and the U.A.W. Local #1219.

He leaves to cherish his precious memory 1 son;  Paul J. Ward, Jr. (Chelsea).  2 stepsons; Luther Benton, Jr. (Corey)  all of Lima.   Marcus Benton of Milwaukee, WI.   15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  A brother; Leonard D. Ward (Gwen) of Lima.  A sister; Rose Overstreet of Cleveland, OH.   A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by 3 sisters; Hattie M. Littleton, Lucille Williamson and Dorothy E. Henderson.  A brother; David Ward.

Home Going Services will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at  Philippian Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. B. LaMont Monford, Sr.,  officiating.

Visitation/Wake will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. until time of services also at the Church.

Interment:  Woodlawn Cemetery

Services entrusted to: JONES-CLARK FUNERAL HOME, INC.

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