Pocahontas- Keith Ray Ward 62, entered into eternal peace on Monday, April 14, 2014 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Keith was born September 19, 1951 in Randolph County to the late Roy and Fannie Dixon Ward. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Paula Ashcraft Ward of the home, daughters, Loretta Reed of Ravenden Springs, LeAnne (Scotty) Burgess of Maynard, Laura (Brian) Meeks of Ravenden Springs, grandchildren, Savanna Burgess, Tyler Burgess, Spencer Reed, Landon Reed, Brian Meeks Jr., Levi Meeks, step-grandchild, Jessica Whittaker, step great grandchild, Jayce Whittaker, brother Johnny Roy Ward of Pocahontas, sisters, Betty Farley of Pevely, MO., Bobbie Hubbard of Cinn, OH., Mary (Roy) Baker of Fairfield Bay, AR. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Cleatus Ward, sisters Carolyn Newberry, and Naomi Lee Montgomery. Visitation will be Thursday, April 17, 2014 in McNabb Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be in McNabb Funeral Home Chapel Friday, April 18, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with Danny Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the America Kidney Fund 11921 Rockville Pike Suite 300 Rockville, MD 20852 Pallbearers: Dale Courtney, Mike Parrish, Kenneth Jenkins, Jim Smith, Mike Ellis. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren and special friends Allen "Blue" Vanwinkle and Scott Kildow.