James Michael Ward

James Michael Ward, 58, died May 1, 2013, in Garfield, Beaver Dam area. He was born in Springfield, Mo., on Sept. 21, 1954, to James E. and Mildred "Millie" L. (Williams) Ward. He enjoyed all kinds of music, car racing and had a love for life. James was a pit steward at Beaver Lake Speedway. He also worked with his father at the family business, James Diesel Service, in Rogers until it closed in 2002. James is survived by his parents; one brother, Rickey Ward of Garfield; fiancee, Brenda Cates Kilby; three sons, Brian Ward and wife, Amanda, of Centerton, Ryan Ward and wife, Jessica, of Rogers, and Roth Ward and wife, Christina, of Bentonville; three grandchildren, Addison Ward, Bentley Ward and Savannah Ward. A graveside service will be Monday, May 6, 2013, at 11 a.m. in Phillips Cemetery, Cave Springs. Visitation will be Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home Chapel, Rogers. Donations can be to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org; or Phillips (Cave Springs) Cemetery, 11104 Phillips Cemetery Road, Cave Springs, AR 72718. Online condolences can be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.