Richard Derek Ward
April 26, 1961 ~ October 28, 2016
Funeral Services for Richard Derek Ward, age 55 of Palestine, will be Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 2:00pm in the Rhone Memorial Chapel with Reverend James L. Bass officiating. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 3rd at 2:00pm at Prairie Lea Masonic Cemetery in Fentress, Texas with Pastor Janet Hahn officiating.
Mr. Ward passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 at Palestine Regional Medical Center. He was born April 26, 1961 in Huntsville, Texas to Necie Pitts and Richard Dwan Ward. Mr. Ward attended school at Bellair High School, Blinn Junior College and the University of Houston. He was a mechanic and loved to fix things. Mr. Ward had a contagious laugh and loved to make people smile.
Mr. Ward leaves behind his wife Yvonne Linda Ward of Palestine; mother Necie Pitts of Oakwood, Texas; father Richard Dwan Ward and wife Teddy of Houston,Texas; step children Lisa Nicole Brown and husband Charles, Travis Wayne Pratt and wife Melissa; Grandchildren Creek, Landon, Kaysha and Justine; brother, Allen L. Ward; nieces and nephews Paula, Ferris, Serena, Nathan and a good friend Doris Mickens.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, November 1st from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Rhone Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the family at 901 S. Sylvan, Palestine, Texas 75801.
Funeral services for Mr. Ward are under the direction of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas 75801.
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Richard, Teddy, Yvonne,My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Richard, we received your message about the sudden passing of your son, R2 with considerable pain. Though we did not have the pleasure of meeting him, we believe we have known him well, from our conversations with you during the past few years. Our prayers are for R2’s family and yours. May the Lord bless you and keep you all.
James & Cora
Richard, Teddy, and Yvonne, please know that we are praying for you, that the Holy Spirit would comfort and strengthen you, and that God would put his big arms around you and keep you ever close to Him during this time. Richard Derek was a great friend who had a wonderful heart for helping others, and a man who dearly loved his family. He will be greatly missed.
Richard, Teddy and family,
Our hearts are broken for your loss. We are keeping you all close in prayer and send our love.
Don and Kay
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We were saddened to hear of Richard’s passing. Praying for peace and comfort in your time of sorrow.
Dear Richard, Teddy, Yvonne & family,
Although we didn’t know R2, we know how much he was loved. Our hope is that in your time of grief sweet memories will sustain you. We hold you close in our hearts and prayers and send all our love.