Russell N. Ward

Russell N. Ward, 79, passed away Aug. 5, 2021. Russell was born July 28, 1942, in Wewoka, Okla., to Zelia Mae Burns and Joseph Lightfoot Ward.

He is survived by his wife Sally; son Rio Ward and spouse Lisa; daughter Lori Ward and significant other Michael McCoy; dear family friend Randy Wallace and his family; grandchildren Jessica (Josh), Rachel (Jeremy), and Matthew (Samantha); brothers-in-law Ed Mendez and spouse, and Mark Barbosa and family; great-grandchild Ainsley; nieces Gina Ward and family, Jennifer Sanders and family, and Amy Ward; nephew Joel Ward; sisters Labelle and family, and Lafonda and family; brother Warren Dean and family; best man Johnny Swinney; dear friend and neighbor Patches Morgan; many General Motors friends, and many, many close friends.

For the full obituary, please visit Sky Vue Funeral Home.