Richard Cleo Ward Jr., age 61, of Irondale, Alabama, formerly of Bradenton, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020. Richard was born July 20, 1959 in Dallas Texas to the late Lois Hobein Ward and the late Richard Ward Sr..
Richard was preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter Riley James Ward.
Richard is survived by his loving wife Anita Ward; his children Amber Bass and Joshua Ward (Lindsey); his sister Sharon Hackney (Ray); and eight grandchildren Sirrea Bass, Alicia Bass, Kayla Bass, Hannah Bass, Levi Ward, Luke Ward, Peyton Ward and Presley Ward who will forever cherish his memory.
Richard had many hobbies those of which included Fishing, Shooting, Golfing, Woodworking. He was an overall goofball who never met a stranger. He was a stubborn old man that would talk your ear off if you let him.
A visitation for Richard will be held Saturday, November 7, 2020 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Manasota Memorial Park, 1221 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203. Following the visitation will be a celebration of life at 2:30 PM officiated by Reverend Chad Tvenstrup.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ManasotaMemorial.com for the Ward family.
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; 1501 W Cleveland Street #230, Tampa, FL 33606