Howard Keith Ward, 39, of Tiptonville, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at his residence.

Keith was a student and a member of Calvary Independent Baptist Church. He was also an avid duck hunter, fisherman and card player.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary Independent Baptist Church with Bro. Carl Southerland officiating. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

The Ward Family will receive visitors from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Dyersburg Funeral Home.

Survivors include his wife, Brandy Ward of Tiptonville; a son, Jacob Ward-Mills of Tiptonville; three step-children, Abby Blackburn of Jackson, Thomas Blackburn and Paxton Blackburn, both of Tiptonville; his parents, Albert and Dianne Armstrong Ward of Dyersburg; his step-brother, Mike Ward of Dyersburg; and his grandfather, G.P. "Pete" Armstrong of Tiptonville.

Keith was preceded in death by grandparents, Minnie Armstrong, Frances Dietz Ward and Albert Ward, Jr.; and his great-grandparents, Geed and Fern Armstrong.

Pallbearers will be Jackie Isbell, Calen Cochran, Buddy Dean, Ben Mallory, Jim Poe, and Paxton Blackburn.