Russell Nolan Ward

Russell Nolan Ward, 46, of Lake Wales, Florida passed February 10, 2016. He was born on October 13, 1969 in Lake Wales, Florida to Matthew and Margaret (Rhudy) Ward and he has been a lifelong resident of this area. He worked for Durham Tree Service and was a member of the Living Waters Church. Russell served in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his father, Mathew Ward, and brother, Timothy Ward. Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Debra Lynn Ward and their son Russell Ward, Jr.; his children, Payton Ward, Elizabeth Ward an Stephen Ward all of Lake Wales; mother, Margaret Ward of Lake Wales; brother, Danny Ward of Ohio; 2 grandchildren; mother-in-law, Patricia Lopez (Rodrigo) of Lake Wales; nieces, Victoria, Mailin, Jessica, Monkee, Sabrina, Jena Brewer, Jaime Haas, Tiffany Anderson; nephews, Ruben, Ruben, Jr. Fabian, Thomas and Aaron Ward. Funeral services will be held 4:00 PM Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home with Pastor Patricia Lopez and Pastor Danny Ward officiating. Family will receive friends on Monday, February 15, 2016 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home.