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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their |
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memories of Kenneth Ray Ward of Sulphur Springs, who passed away on |
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June 29, 2025, at the age of 95; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of J. V. and Gertie Ward, Kenneth Ward was |
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born in Goldthwaite on March 18, 1930, and he grew up with the |
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companionship of two brothers, G. W. and Wilbur Lee, and three |
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sisters, Beatrice, Marcel, and Christine; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Ward graduated from Sulphur Springs High |
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School, and he embarked on a long and rewarding career in the auto |
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parts industry when he joined the staff of Merrell Chevrolet; he was |
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also a valued member of First Baptist Sulphur Springs; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Ward benefited from the |
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love and support of his wife, Marjorie, with whom he shared a |
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fulfilling marriage that spanned nearly 75 years until her passing; |
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he took great pride in their three daughters, Margaret, Jerry, and |
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Jackie, and he had the privilege of seeing his family grow to |
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include six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Admired for his strong work ethic, his devotion to |
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his loved ones, and his unwavering faith, Kenneth Ward will forever |
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hold a special place in the hearts of those who held him dear; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature, 2nd |
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Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Kenneth Ray Ward |
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and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his |
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children, Margaret Thomas, Jerry Burks Watkins and her husband, |
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Charlie, and Jackie O'Quinn and her husband, Danny; to his |
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grandchildren, Mindy Thomas Fisher, Heather Thomas, Brandon Burks, |
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Bradley Burks, Brian O'Quinn, and Julia O'Quinn; to his |
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great-grandchildren; and to his other relatives and friends; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this |
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day, it do so in memory of Kenneth Ward. |