Imon George “Tee” Ward, formerly of Bodcaw, Arkansas passed away on October 16, 2026, in Magnolia, Arkansas.
Tee was born August 20, 1930, to Lee and Mary Ward. He was 96 years old and lived in Bodcaw most of his life. He worked in the oilfield for many years and raised Fox Hounds and Game Fowl for years. He had great success with his dogs first and later success with his game fowl. Tee won lots of field trials and derbies. He was also an Army Veteran.
Tee is preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn May Ward; one son, Ricky George Ward; his parents; and all 8 of his brothers and sisters. Also, lifelong friend Floyd Webb.
Tee is survived by one son. Kenneth (Cindy) Ward of Rosston, AR and one daughter, Michelle (Sean) Demoss of Springhill, LA; grandchildren, Amber (Keith) Dillard of Rosston, AR., Shane (Danielle) Mason of Taylor, AR., Josh Ward of Bodcaw, AR., Nick (Amber) Ward of Rosston, AR., Adam (Melinda) Demoss of Taylor, AR., and Kyle (Jessica) Demoss of Sarepta, LA.; great grandchildren, Madison (Joel) Baxter of Rosston, AR., Bree Dillard and Kadden Doddle of Rosston, AR., Hixson, Edena, Hazie Mae Mason of Taylor, AR., Gracie, Bubba, Remi, and Ava Ward of Bodcaw, AR., Layne Ward and Kaylee Hurt of Rosston, AR., Brodi and Luke Demoss of Taylor, AR., Averie and Millie Kay Demoss of Sarepta, LA.; sisters in laws, Kathy McMachen of Stamps, AR., and Martha May of Bodcaw, AR.; along with numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
The family would like to thank Springs of Magnolia and Hospice Nurses for taking good care of our dad and a special thank you to Amber Ward for always keeping us informed.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Union Cemetery in Bodcaw, Arkansas with Bro. Donnie Dillard officiating, under the direction of Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home, The Funeral Home of Hope, Ben Brazzel, Director.