Name: Johnny "J.C." Carden Ward, a longtime Coalgate resident BORN: Sept. 16, 1926 in Cairo, OK to Joseph E. "Jack" & Laura Mae (Snoddy) Ward Passed Away: Feb. 12, 2013 in OKC, OK Age: 86 years 4 months & 26 days Other: He was a Rodeo Stock Contractor and rancher. He was the Owner & Operator of Wards Rodeo Company. He was 2010 International Pro Rodeo Association Old Timers Reunion Oldest Cowboy, He was the recipient of 2012 International Finals Youth Rodeo Award for 20 years of Loyalty & Service Survivors Wife: Murl Ward of Coalgate, OK Children: Dan Ward & wife Pat of Stuart, OK AJ Ward & wife Samantha of Centrahoma, OK Johnny Ward & wife Debbie of Coalgate, OK Roy Ward of Stuart, Ok Randy Ward of Coalgate, Ok Stan Ward & wife Diana of McAlester, Ok Benny Ward & wife Cheri of Coalgate, Ok Bob Ward & wife Deann of Coalgate, Ok Wes Ward of Coalgate, OK Terry Ward of Savanna, OK Jaylene Roberts & husband Frank of Lane, OK Cody Ward & wife Lisa of Coalgate, OK Siblings: Jack Ward & wife Joyce of Frisco, TX Bill Ward of Coalgate, OK Betty Wilson & husband Irlan of Coalgate, OK Barbara Girod of Glenpool, OK Maxine Pulliam & husband Kenneth of Bristow, OK Jim Ward & wife Carol of Kiowa, OK Melva Thomas & husband Bob of Coalgate, OK Doug Ward of Coalgate, OK Vernon Ward of Fittstown, OK Brother-in-law: J.O. Cravens of Fittstown, OK 33- Grandchildren, 42- Great Grandchildren and 7- Great Great Grandchildren Along with other relatives & nieces and nephews and many dear and loved friends Preceded in Death by Parents: Joseph E. "Jack" & Laura Mae (Snoddy) Ward Brothers: Burney Ward, Don Ward Sisters: Alta Mae Ward, Mary Cravens Son: Kelly Wayne, Infant son _____________________________________________________________________________ Date: Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 Time: 11:00 a.m. Place of Service: John Linton Building at Coalgate Public Schools Officiating: Pastor Lyle Shipley Interment: Ward Cemetery Pallbearers: Paul Hooe, Keith Cosgrove, Don Lawrence, Ken Etchieson, Raymond Griffin, Mike Bennett, Bobby Boehme, Lawrence Burris Honorary Pallbearers: Chief Stillman, Sam Waldron, J.W. Martin, Johnnie Belletini, Doug Williams, E.P. Fanning, Gene Smith, J.D. Smith, Jan Storey, Paul Roan, Clark McEntire, Clay Mowdy, Leon Adams, Gene Davis, Jerry Heflin Past & Present O.J.R.A. Family night will be FRIDAY evening 6 to 8 p.m. SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - COALGATE