Photo courtesy of Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory - Owensboro
Whitesville, Kentucky
Jan 7, 1926 – Apr 28, 2018 (Age 92)
Fred L. Ward, 92, of Owensboro died Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Owensboro Center. Mr. Ward was born January 7, 1926 in Whitesville to the late E.C. and Ruda Ward. Fred served his country as a Marine during WWII and fought in the battle of Iwo Jima where he was wounded and received the purple...
Read MoreI am so very sorry for your loss. You don't know me, I am the widow of Fred l. Roach. Lee Roach was Fred's father. Caroline Payne told me this morning of your loss. My family's prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Elizabeth Roach
May 07, 2018 | Camp Hill, PA
Marine Corps League W. J. Norris Detachment #804, Inc.,
C/o 4100 Kipling Drive
Owensboro, Kentucky 42303-7220
In recognition of Fred Ward's
honorable service to the United States of America, and the United States Marine Corps; We extend our
appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country, and Corps.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
On behalf of the members of our Detachment, we offer our help and assistance should...
Norris #804 Marine Corps League
May 05, 2018 | OWENSBORO, KY | Friend
A great American from the "Greatest Generation." I registered him on the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. 0n 5/5/2018 as one of the Marines who flew the first flag on Mt. Suribachi Iwo Jima on February 23, 1945. The second flag raised later in the day became the most published photograph of World War II.
Walton Haddix
May 04, 2018 | Albany, KY
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.
May 02, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.Please read what the Bible says at Isaiah 61:1,2
Rose B
May 02, 2018 | Rayville, LA
Fred looking sharp in the 1940's. Reminds me of Elvis with that hair.
Fred looking sharp in the 1940's. Reminds me of Elvis with that hair.
Larry Cappetto
May 01, 2018
Fred was a dear friend of mine. I will always be grateful for our time together on this earth. He was a Marine's Marine. SEMPER FIDELIS my friend!!! Please say hello to my Mother for me.
Larry Cappetto
May 01, 2018 | Grand Junction, CO | Family Friend
Thanks for your service, Fred. You will be remembered and missed. Rest well. Semper fi.
Zack Salyers
April 30, 2018 | Bradenton, FL | Friend
