Carl Ward

Carl “Butch” Leonard Ward, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Feb. 27, 2023 at his home in Poplar Bluff.

Butch was born on May 7, 1948 to the late Burl and Geraldine Ward in Poplar Bluff. He married Joann (Craig) on March 1, 1968. She survives.

Butch enjoyed the outdoors, woodworking, John Wayne movies, and above all, spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He was a faithful member of the Palace of Praise in Poplar Bluff.

Butch is survived by spouse, Joann Ward; son, Joe L. (Christine) Ward; daughter, Carol (Kim) Combs; grandchildren, Joe Dalton (Samantha) Ward, Ethan Ward; great-grandchildren, Joe Gannon, Nolan, Jaxon; brother, Wesley (Thelma) Ward; sisters, Sharron Riddle, Patricia (Leon) Kirkley; sister-in -law, Thelma Ward; brother-in-law, Jim Bounds; and sister-in-law, Earline Ward.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Emma Stout, Brenda Bounds, and John Ward

Visitation will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2023, at The Palace of Praise Church 1400 Herschel Bess Blvd.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Palace of Praise with Mike Craig and Bishop Kent Miller officiating. Burial will take place at Sparkman Cemetery.

Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.