Mr. Willie Ward was born on February 13, 1927 in Uniontown, Alabama to the late Louella King and Percy Ward. He was preceded in death by: beloved wife, Lois Palms; son, Larry U. Ward; daughter, Jacqueline Reed and sister Maple Ward. He leaves to cherish his memories: son, Percy (Marjorie) Ward; daughters, Delois (Don) Mason, Arnetta Brooks and Cassandra Ward; grandsons, Reginald Reed, Donald (Kim) Mason, Darrian (Veronica) Mason and Draper Mason all of Birmingham, AL; stepsons, Solomon Palms and Donald Palms; granddaughters, Makerria Ward, Chander Ward and Cecily Ward; five great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.