It is with great sadness that the family of Anthony Michael Ward Sr. announces his passing to be with the angels this past Sunday, July 30th.  Mr. Ward was preceded in death by his parents, James Hicks and Doris Mae Ward.  He leaves behind his 5 children, Ashlie Shivers, Dominique Ward, Ariel Shivers, Anthony Ward, and Alicia Shivers.  Mr. Ward also leaves behind his many siblings ; Antonio Ward, Rayford James Ward, Earl Cornelius Ward, Terry Ward, LaShone Ward, Ronald Ward, Donald Ward, Shanitha Ward, Lolitha Ward and Donitha Ward.  The family will have an open viewing on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 from 2:00 - 3:00pm  at the Ellis Funeral Home.  There will be a funeral service to follow at 3:00pm.