Steven Allen Ward

On February 19, 1955, Turner Adam and Ella Mae Ward,  welcomed their son, Steven "Steve" Allen Ward. He was the fifth of their six children and their only son. Steve was raised in the Virden Addition community, where he formed lasting friendships and found a strong sense of belonging. He joined Virden Grove M.B. Church at an early age and remained active during his formative years. Guided by his family's Christian values, he developed into a man of exceptional character.

Steve attended Jackson Public Schools and graduated from Murrah High School in 1974. He then continued his education at Hinds Community College, where he studied drafting and mechanical design.

Following his father's example as a United States Marine, Steve joined the military and honorably served in the United States Army. Throughout his service, he demonstrated a strong commitment to duty and professional integrity before receiving an honorable discharge.

On January 7, 1978, he married his high school sweetheart, Karen Pippin. He was a devoted husband and father. They were parents to twins limothy and Victoria Ward and had three grandchildren Joycelyne (J.J.), Aubrey, and Braylon Ward. His family remained an important part of his life, and his relationship with them reflected a lasting commitment to love, companionship and family.

For many years he worked as a nurse assistant at River Oaks and St. Dominic Hospitals. Following his retirement, Steve became a personal care assistant and property maintenance worker.

Steven Allen Ward, age 71, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings Doris Jean McNamee, Betty Ann Rayford, and Turner Arnita Wingate, and his mother-in-law Annie Ruth Pippin.

Steve will be remembered for his kindness, strength, and sense of humor, as well as the lasting impact he had on everyone who knew him. He is survived by his wife Karen Ward; children Timothy and Victoria Ward; three grandchildren Joycelyne, Aubrey, and Braylon Ward; two sisters Jeraldean Ward Barron and Sharon Annette Ward; a special nephew Milton Douglas Ward; sister-in-law Joyce Dishmon; brother-in-law Gregory Pippin; and a host of relatives and friends. 

His memory will forever be a blessing.