Michael Christopher Ward

Mike was born on July 9th, 1980, in Decatur, Alabama to parents, Joann Mayben and Dale Ward and had an older sister, Kristy Ward. He grew up in Arlington, Texas and attended Mansfield High School.

Mike grew up playing sports and had a special love for baseball and football. Mike played in 2 National Championships, while playing select baseball in Middleton, Tennessee and New Orleans, Louisiana. He played varsity baseball as a 9th grader and he had numerous colleges looking at him as a sophomore.

Mike was a huge Alabama Roll Tide football fan. He had a huge heart and a knack for making people laugh. He was a kid at heart and wanted to make everyone around him feel loved. Mike loved his son, Kaisen and his nephew, Christian so much. He impacted many that met him and was one of the kindest souls you would ever meet. He will be sorely missed, but never forgotten. We love you, Mike!

He is survived by his son, Kaisen Ruegsegger; parents, Joann Mayben and Dale Ward; sister, Kristy Ward; nephew, Christian Ward; grandparents, Mae Ward and Maryann and Russ Prinzinger; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A a celebration of life for Mike will be held Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Moore Funeral Home, Bowen Road Chapel, 4216 S Bowen Rd, Arlington, Texas 76016.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks for the flowers, prayers and other expressions of love during this time of bereavement.