Billy Joe Ward of Elmore City, Oklahoma was born to Marvin and Margaret (Daniel) Ward on August 17, 1935 in Katie, Oklahoma and passed from this life on July 27, 2020 in Lindsay, Oklahoma at the age of 84 years.
Bill attended Elmore City schools, graduating in 1954. After returning from military service, he owned and operated his own service station. After selling his service station, he went to work in the oilfield and retired in 2003. In his spare time, he enjoyed working in his yard, shopping at Walmart, going to the casino, and cooking out on the grill.
Mr. Ward is survived by:
Wife: JoAnn Ward
Daughters: Tammy Holman and husband Robert of Lindsay, Oklahoma
Sharon Casteel and husband Tim of Derby, Kansas
5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild
1 brother, Richard Ward and wife Marcie of Las Vegas, Nevada
A host of other relatives and friends
Mr. Ward was preceded in death by:
Parents: Marvin and Margaret Ward
Grandson: David Joe Holman
His grandparents: S. L. and Mamie Ward

Memorial services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the Wooster Funeral Home Chapel. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com .