Dudley Michael Ward

Ward, Dudley Michael 65, of Tampa, passed away July 10, 2014. He was predeceas-ed by his parents and is survived by his wife, Rebecca Ward; son Isaac Ward; daughter Abigail Ward; brother Stephen Ward and several other loving family members and friends. "Mike" had a 34 year career in the fertilizer industry. He was a volunteer coach at the South Tampa YMCA and recipient of the YMCA Naismith Award in 2012. He was the founder, volunteer and coach for the Tampa Tarpons; professional tennis player and coach; an active member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church where he led the men's Bible study, was a Lay Eucharistic Minister, choir member, Chairman of the Search Committee 2010-2011 and Vestry Member 2007-2009. Mike was also an active member of Faith Lutheran Brethren Church in Briarcliff Manor, NY, where he was a choir member, Trustee and was involved in the Youth Ministry. There will be a Celebration of Life service Tuesday, July 15, at 2 pm at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 4311 San Miguel St., Tampa. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to South Tampa Family YMCA at 4411 S. Himes Ave., Tampa, FL 33611 or, St. Mary's Episcopal Church at www.StMarysTampa.com 813-251-1660 or, Mof-fitt Cancer Center at www.Moffitt.org or, Florida Cancer Specialists at www.FlCancer.com 813-875-3950 or 239-274-8200. Please sign the online guestbook at: www.BlountCurryMacDill.com