David Lea Ward

Mr. David Lea Ward, formerly of Biloxi and a current resident of Bay St. Louis, Passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2009, in Bay St. Louis. David was a lover and collector of music. He was an avid reader and disc jockey. Mr. Ward was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Ward. He is survived by his father, Joseph L. Ward of Ocean Springs; brothers, Joseph G. Ward of Spokane, WA, Craig Ward of Toledo, OH; three nephews, Benjamin Ward, Nicholas Ward and Caleb Ward of Spokane, WA; an aunt, Betty; and numerous cousins. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 1, 2009, from 2 until 3 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 675 Howard Avenue, in Biloxi. Graveside services will follow in Biloxi City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made to St. Vincent De Paul Society, 502 Jackson Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.