HAYSVILLE — John E. Ward, 61, passed away on Oct. 28, 2015, at his home. Born Feb. 19, 1954, in Wichita, he was the son of Earl Ray and Ada Ramona (Griffin) Ward who preceded him in death.  
Survivors include his wife Donnie; children, Emily Goetz (Dustin), Ame Reichenberger (Joe) and Amanda Lewis (Clayton); grandchildren, Wyatt, Cole, Ava, Makenna, Paytan, Maddie, Haley, Noah, Sophia and Lucas; siblings, Bonnie Anderson (Larry), Doree Becerra (Ray), Deb Albright (Dennis) and Pam Yockey (Mike); his aunt and uncle, Patsy and Jim Carver and family; and a host of nieces and nephews. Also preceding him in death was his brother Ronnie.  
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway in Derby. Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. today at the mortuary. Share condolences at www.SmithFamilyMortuaries.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Smith Family Mortuaries*
1415 N. Rock Rd.
Derby, KS 67037
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Nov. 1, 2015