James E. Ward

Mr. James E. Ward, age 48, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Tuesday, April 27, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Ward was born in Montana and was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs. He was an artist who loved to draw, a glass blower and a welder. He was formerly employed at Halter Marine as a fabricator and welder. He enjoyed antique cars and loved participating in Cruising the Coast. James was stubborn with a big heart. Survivors include his wife, Regina Childers Ward, two daughters, Jennifer Ward and Amber Ward, parents, Virginia and Harold Ward, sister, Frances (Clark) Trahan and brother, Harold Joe (Kathy) Ward. Visitation will be on Saturday, May 1, 2010, from 10 AM - 12 Noon, with a 12 Noon chapel service, all at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home. Burial will follow in D'Iberville Memorial Park.