Services for Randall “Randy” Asa Ward, 64, of Ada are 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 23, 2021 at Crosspointe Church, Rev. Woody Wilson will officiate. Burial will follow at Swan Hill Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at Criswell Funeral Home.
Mr. Ward died Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at his home. He was born April 16, 1957 in Gainesville, Texas to Leroy and Norma Jackson Ward. He graduated from Byng High School.
He married Melinda Wyche on May 29, 1981 at the East Central University Chapel. Mr. Ward was a crane operator for over 40 years combined with Ada Iron and Metal, Barnhart, TNT and Pontotoc County District #1.
Survivors include his wife, Melinda, of the home; two daughters, Torri Lewis and husband Dalton and Rheysa Ross and husband James; four grandchildren, Konner Lewis, Kynzer Lewis, Briar Ross and Wyatt Ross; a brother, Rory Ward and wife Jackye; and a nephew, Broderick Ward.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Bearers will be Kevin Lewis, Broderick Ward, CJ Johnson, Wayne Chronister, Mark Allen and Danny Pogue. Honorary bearers will be Oklahoma Smoke Baseball Organization, Chris Hice, Mike Freeman, John Claborn, Dalton Lewis and James Ross.
Criswell Funeral Home, Ada
