Lance Michael Ward

Lance Michael Ward

          Michael Ward age 73, of Baker, FL passed away on Friday October 14, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Crestview, FL on September 21, 1949, to Charles Lance and Josie Casey Ward. He grew up in Dorcas community and at age 36 went to work Metric Engineering and worked for them for 37 plus years. Michael was a member of the Dorcas Baptist Church and Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He also worked with the Okaloosa Baptist Association with the Men’s Ministry. Michael loved to cook especially for family and friends. He loved the outdoors and loved to hunt and fish. He had a passion for making knifes, but most of all he loved the Lord and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother George Ward.

          Michael is survived by his wife of 50 years Betty J. Smith Ward; his daughter Lisa Ward, both of Baker, FL; grandchildren: Logan Leavell, Zane Leavell, GraceLee Ward, and Kolton Ward; siblings: Charles Ward and wife Teresa, Larry Ward and wife Laurie, and Lana Palmer and husband Byron; also surviving are his aunt and uncle Faye and James Ward; Sister in law Jackie Ward and numerous nieces and nephews.

          The celebration of Michael’s life will be held on Friday October 21, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church with Burial to follow in the Dorcas Baptist Church Cemetery. A time of visitation with the family will begin at 12:00 p.m. The family asks that you make donations to Okaloosa Baptist Association Men’s Ministry instead of sending flowers. Also the family asks that due to severe allergies that if you are attending the funeral that you please do not wear any cologne or perfume.

Arrangements are entrusted to Whitehurst Powell Funeral Home in Crestview. Guest book and condolences are available online at www.whitehurstpowellfuneralhome.com

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