Richard Stephan Ward

March 26, 2018

Richard Stephen Ward, age 51, of Cantonment, was called home to his Messiah Jesus Christ, Thursday, March 22, 2018. He was born February 17, 1967, at Eglin Air Force Base, FL to the late Julian “Steve” Ward and Joyce Ward. Richard was a beloved husband, father, son, brother and uncle. He studied and taught Hebrew and led a messianic dance team for many years. Richard sang like an angel and taught with compassion. He had a tender heart and a warmth that everyone who knew him was blessed by. Richard’s family was his heart and Israel was his dream. His favorite saying was, “next year in Jerusalem!” We will see you again in the new Jerusalem, Richard.

He was preceded in death by his father; and grandparents, Jimmie and Elsie Kellum, Bertha Knowles and Ibra Ward.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ruth Ward; son, Nick Ward; mother, Joyce Ward; brothers, Elvis (Dawn) Ward and their children, Ariel and Christian; Mike Ward and his children, Mikayla, Desiree and Jasmyne; father and mother-in-law, Murray and Joan Metzger; brother-in-law, Dave (Lynne) Metzger and their children, Mike Metzger and Cory Lynne Mattern; and the Kellum and Greene Families.

The family gathered for a private viewing and contemplation of his life before he was interred at Cottage Hill Community Cemetery in Cantonment, FL. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, April 7, 2018, at 2 p.m., at Charity Chapel, 5820 Montgomery Avenue, Pensacola, FL. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Richard’s memory to the burial fund at Charity Chapel.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.

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