Warren W. Ward, 86, of Granite City, IL, born October 4, 1921 in Murphysboro, IL, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Memorial Convalescent Center in Belleville, IL.

Mr. Ward retired in 1986 as a postman for the U. S. Postal Service. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Granite City, IL and a U.S. Navy WWII and Korean Veteran.

Preceded in death by his parents - Elmer & Katherine nee Born Ward
Son - Ricky Ward
Sister - Pauline Hodges

Survived by his wife - Darlene E. nee Thompson Ward of Granite City, IL
Son - Stephen (Sherdena) Ward of Millstadt, IL
Daughter - Pamela (Steven) Saye of Omaha, NE
Grandchildren - Steven R. (Carrie) Ward of Columbia, IL
Matthew Allen of Omaha, NE
Tricia (husband Kevin Shafer) Allen of Lincoln, NE
Great Grandchildren - Reece & Rhyan Ward
Gabriel & Gracie Shafer

Memorials: Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society

Visitation: Friends may call from 10-12:45 pm, Friday, March 28, 2008 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 12:45pm Friday, March 28, 2008 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Robinson officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.