Robert James Ward

Robert James Ward was born July 28, 1946 to William H. and Annie K. (Goodwin) in Choctaw County , Alabama.  He departed this life on December 13, 2023 at West Suburban Med. Ctr. In Oak Park, IL  He was preceded in death by his parent and his brother William.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his companion Debra Dora, his daughters Jannette Stephens and Candace (Daniel) Mawudoku, his sister Mary L. Johnson and his brother Bob W. (Geneva) Ward and Eddie Ward.

He also leaves 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.  A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  Info. 708-366-2200 or www.ZimmermanHarnett.com.

Alfred Kreymborg......1883 –1966

I sing the will to love:

the will that carves the will to live,

the will that saps the will to hurt,

the will that kills the will to die;

the will that made and keeps you warm,

the will that points your eyes ahead,

the will that makes you give, not get,

a give and get that tell us what you are:

how much a god, how much a human.

I call on you to live the will to love.

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