Reverend John Clifford Ward Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Reverend John Clifford Ward

Graveside service for Reverend John Ward, 60, of Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m. (CST), Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Lakeview Memory Gardens, 3800 US-431, Phenix City, AL 36867, Presiding Elder James Q. Smith will officiate.

Reverend Ward, who passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL, was born July 8, 1959 in Russell County, Alabama.

Public viewing for Reverend Ward will be Friday, May 30, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (CST)

He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Deborah Ward of Opelika, AL; six children, Michael (Shaundra) Mathews, Brianna Thornton both of Phenix City, AL, Yasamine (Barry) Myricks, Marchello Tripp both of Columbus, GA, Lacey Lewis and Presley Lewis both of Opelika, AL; step-mother, Sallie Lowman of Phenix City, AL; seven sisters, Eula Williams, Carolyn Dawkins, Dannette Glenn, Daisy Thomas all of Phenix City, AL, Elaine (L.C.) Moffett, Cora (Winfred) McCoy of Smith Station, AL and Ingra (Anthony) Baker of Murfreesboro, TN, one brother, William R. (Sheila) Lowman, Jr. of Ft. Mitchell, AL; ten grandchildren; one god-brother, Rev. Michael Perry of Phenix City, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Uncle Johnny I will miss you so much. You had a way of solving every problem, thank you. Your great niece Lazahria.

Johnny, I miss you so much already even though it has been a short while. You were so kind to everybody you met. Never met a stranger. I miss you Johnny. You can fish when the Father give you permission now. I will forever love and miss you. Your sister Elaine.

My husband and I are sorry for the pain you are feeling. In the Bible, John 11:17, 33-35 states Jesus gave way to tears, even though he knew that he was about to resurrect Lazarus. Jesus' tears confirmed his love for Lazarus' family-Mary and Martha. Though at this time, I can't help but feel that if Jesus was currently on earth, he would have the same tears for your loved one as he did for Lazarus.

I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss,a husband,father,brother uncle and son may the God of all comfort be there for you in your time of grief. Roy and Mildred Hunter

Sending love & prayers to the family of Rev. Johnny Ward. He always found a way to put a smile on your face. He will be missed. Hope Williams, Wadine Williams & Lillian Baker

We would like to offer our deepest heartfelt condolences to the family of Reverend Ward. God Bless you all. From Charles, Linda, Charles Jr. and Aquilla James

Uncle Johnny you will forever be missed. I will never forget all the fun we had on vacation together. It will never be the same without you, but I will enjoy for the both of us because I know you will be there with me in spirit. No one can never replace you. Love you always. Leslie Moffett and Destiny James

Sending you all sincere condolences. Pastor Ward will be missed greatly. Love, Tanya & Bernard, Keldrick, Eldrick Caldwell.

To the family of Rev.Ward.Johnnie will be miss very much.God have him now,He would wanted every body to love each other.Live life the best you can.Welove you be miss very much. Shirley Key Family