Judge Robert Ward
Robert Wilburn Ward, Sr., 79, of Silsbee, died Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was born on November 17, 1943, in Silsbee, to Ruby Hayes Ward and Sim Nell Ward.
Survivors include his wife, Laurel Ward; children, Robert Ward, Jr. and his wife, Tess Ward, of Silsbee, and Simberly Modica and her husband, Tommy, of Katy; grandsons, Sean Ward, Shane Ward, Justin Ward, T.J. Modica, and Reid Modica; brother, James Ward; sisters-in-law, Mary Ward of Fred and Barbara Ward of Silsbee; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Truman Ward.
A gathering of Mr. Ward’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with his funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Friendship Baptist Church, 3601 Cooks Road, Silsbee, with his interment to follow at Old Hardin Cemetery, Kountze.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Friendship Baptist Church-Silsbee
- 3601, Cooks Road, Silsbee, Texas, 77656,
- April 1, 2023
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Funeral Service
Friendship Baptist Church-Silsbee
- 3601, Cooks Road, Silsbee, Texas, 77656,
- April 1, 2023
- 2:00 pm
Interment
Old Hardin Cemetery
- Old Cemetery Road, Texas, 77625,
- April 1, 2023
Robert was always nice to me when I needed one. He hired me to work at his house and his mothers store.The Wards were good people and for years when I came back to Silsbee I would go by his Pawn Shop to say hello.Robert and his wife were kind to my mother. He was honest and trust worthy I know he will be missed so sorry for your lose.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The entire Guidry family mourns and prays for the loss of Judge Robert Ward. So many great memories and so many great stories. We offer our immense condolences to the entire family.
RIP Sir, RIP.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Judge Ward. He had such interesting stories.
Prayers for the the family!
Judge Ward was an old family friend. He was probably closer to my uncle Jim who was a gun enthusiast. He also married me and my late husband in his pawn shop. My mother had also worked briefly for Ms. Ruby Ward. My parents were Tommy and Edith Stephens. My deepest condolences to the family of a great man!
Judge Ward was a great friend to my mother and daddy ( Travis & Wanda Cravy). My mom worked at the store beside Dairy Queen, Judge Ward, R.A.Balla, Robert Farmer, and a few other gentleman were what we called the coffee club. Every morning they would stand around drink coffee and get caught up on all the going ons in Silsbee. He was a pleasure to talk to and a great friend to my parents. RIP in Peace Judge.
RIP Robert. My prayers for your family and friends.
I have so many great childhood memories with Judge Ward. He is one of the finest men I have ever known.
Our Prayers and Condolences to the Family of Judge Ward. Such an honor to have known Him when you visit his Business always so nice and friendly such a nice Family oriented Man. Your legacy shall always be known. My Dad, Charles Lockett thought the world of you.
LOCKETT AND BLACKMON FAMILY
Judge Ward officiated my “wedding” in his pawn shop in 1997. I didn’t know his office was located in the pawnshop. It has made for the most wonderful and funny memory for us. He was so kind and I will never forget him. My prayers are with his family. Much love.
To Robby and family I pray for peace that passes all understanding. A peace and comfort only our LORD
can give. I Loved that rascal and will miss him dearly.
Larry S Courtney
To the family of “the Judge “
We are so saddened to hear of Roberts passing. Robert was truly one of a kind! So many stories to tell!! A longtime friend. He will be missed! Prayers and love to family.
So sorry to hear about Robert. My mother went to school with him. All of us girls new him for years. Prayers for the family.
So sorry to hear about Robert. My mother went to school with him. All of us girls new him for years. Prayers for the family.