Alvin Ward
d. November 29, 2018
Alvin Ward
Alvin Virgil Ward, Jr., age 77, was born June 21, 1941 and died November 29, 2018. He was a fifth generation Arkansan, born in Little Rock to parents, Alvin Virgil Ward and Bessie Johnson Ward. He was a lifelong resident of Little Rock.
He is survived by two sons, Alvin Ward III (Robin) and Robert Ward, of Little Rock; stepson, James Chatom of Alabama; grandchildren, Anna Lee Ward and Colin Ward; sisters, Janice Johnson of North Carolina and Anita Daugherty (Dr. Joe) of Jacksonville; brothers, Larry Ward of Little Rock and Gary Ward (Joan) of Cabot. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, five great-nieces, one great-nephew, one aunt and numerous cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, his ex-wife and mother of his children, Sandra Byers.
Alvin was raised in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Little Rock. As a youth he attended Pulaski Heights Christian Church in Hillcrest. He attended Pulaski Heights Elementary, Pulaski Heights Junior High, Little Rock Central High, and with the closing of the schools, he attended T.J. Raney High and was a member of the first and only graduating class of Raney in 1959. After high school, he served in the Arkansas National Guard.
At an early age, Alvin began working with his dad in the family business, State Printing and Publishing Co. located on South Hayes Street, then a dirt road (now University Avenue) where he learned from his dad the art of printing, and thus began his one and only career. The business moved to West 12th Street around 1950, where he and his dad were later joined by his brothers, Gary and Larry. They continue to own and operate the business today.
Alvin was a kind, hardworking and generous man who loved his family and friends. He loved to hang out with friends, visit the race track, work on anything mechanical and playing and watching golf. He was known for his good looks, often being compared to Steve Martin with a full head of white hair. He loved banana popsicles, Coca Cola and barbecue. He will be missed by all.
Special thanks are extended to his special friend, Lee Adams, for all her help and support, and to his special friends for their hospital visits. Thanks also to the staff of Cabot Health and Rehab and to Arkansas Hospice.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 2 from 2-4 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). The graveside service will be Monday, December 3 at 10:00 a.m. at Roselawn Memorial Park in Little Rock.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Alvin's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
8801 Knoedl Ct
Little Rock, AR, 72205
2801 Asher Ave
Little Rock, AR
He is survived by two sons, Alvin Ward III (Robin) and Robert Ward, of Little Rock; stepson, James Chatom of Alabama; grandchildren, Anna Lee Ward and Colin Ward; sisters, Janice Johnson of North Carolina and Anita Daugherty (Dr. Joe) of Jacksonville; brothers, Larry Ward of Little Rock and Gary Ward (Joan) of Cabot. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, five great-nieces, one great-nephew, one aunt and numerous cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, his ex-wife and mother of his children, Sandra Byers.
Alvin was raised in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Little Rock. As a youth he attended Pulaski Heights Christian Church in Hillcrest. He attended Pulaski Heights Elementary, Pulaski Heights Junior High, Little Rock Central High, and with the closing of the schools, he attended T.J. Raney High and was a member of the first and only graduating class of Raney in 1959. After high school, he served in the Arkansas National Guard.
At an early age, Alvin began working with his dad in the family business, State Printing and Publishing Co. located on South Hayes Street, then a dirt road (now University Avenue) where he learned from his dad the art of printing, and thus began his one and only career. The business moved to West 12th Street around 1950, where he and his dad were later joined by his brothers, Gary and Larry. They continue to own and operate the business today.
Alvin was a kind, hardworking and generous man who loved his family and friends. He loved to hang out with friends, visit the race track, work on anything mechanical and playing and watching golf. He was known for his good looks, often being compared to Steve Martin with a full head of white hair. He loved banana popsicles, Coca Cola and barbecue. He will be missed by all.
Special thanks are extended to his special friend, Lee Adams, for all her help and support, and to his special friends for their hospital visits. Thanks also to the staff of Cabot Health and Rehab and to Arkansas Hospice.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 2 from 2-4 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). The graveside service will be Monday, December 3 at 10:00 a.m. at Roselawn Memorial Park in Little Rock.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Alvin's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
Visitation
DEC 2. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CST)
Little Rock Funeral Home8801 Knoedl Ct
Little Rock, AR, 72205
Graveside Service
DEC 3. 10:00 AM (CST)
Roselawn Memorial Park2801 Asher Ave
Little Rock, AR
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