Rev. Wesley Wilmer Ard

Wesley Ard Obituary

The Rev. Wesley Wilmer Ard of State Highway 83 N., Defuniak Springs, Fla., went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 4, 2008. He was 81.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7 at Flat Creek Assembly of God Church with the Revs. Wesley Ard, Wendell Ard and Lorry Ard officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at Flat Creek Assembly of God Church Friday, June 6 from 6 until 8 p.m.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions can be made to the Flat Creek Assembly of God Church Cemetery Fund, 18181 N. State Highway 83, Defuniak Springs, Florida 32433.
The Rev. Ard was born Dec. 17, 1926 in Geneva County to the late Daniel Wesley Ard and Donie Stafford Ard Bowers. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was employed with the Walton County School Transportation department as a bus driver for 16 years and also worked with the Walton County Road and Bridge Department. For 52 years, Flat Creek Assembly of God Church was honored to have him as their pastor.
In addition to his parents, a son, Carlton Eugene Ard; two grandsons, Robert Carlton Ard and Andy Lamar Davis; his stepfather, the Rev. Clifton Bowers; two sisters, Opal Danzey and Mary Ard; a sister-in-law, Bell Bowers; and a brother-in-law, Lorry Hartman, all preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Gladys Keene Ard, Defuniak Springs, Fla.; four daughters, Merle (Bobby) DuBose, Baker, Fla., Wavene (Eanix) Poole, Grand Ridge, Fla., Florance Cook, Sylvania, Ga., Doria (Clyde) Moody, Tallahassee, Fla.; three sons, the Rev. Wesley (Lois) Ard, Lorry (Dana) Ard, all of Gaskin, Fla., the Rev. Wendell (Rachel) Ard, Samson; three brothers, Cleo Bowers, Samson, Clyde (Carolyn) Bowers, Pensacola, Fla., Claude (Fredia) Bowers, Leesburg, Fla.; three sisters, Bernice Hartman, Bonifay, Fla., Lounette (Bill) Welch, Tallahassee, Fla., Cecil (Bob) Danzey, Crawfordville, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, John David, Seth, Matthew, Mark, Trent, Trey, Dylan and Savannah Ard, William Hardin, Nicholas Davis and Reid Moody; 13 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Charlie Danzey; several nieces, nephews, other extended family; and a host friends.
Sorrells Funeral Home of Geneva, (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. To sign a guest register, visit www.sorrellsfuneralhomes.com. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.

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Published by Dothan Eagle on Jun. 6, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Wesley Ard

6 Entries

Shirley Ginovsky

June 11, 2008

Brother Wilmer was a faithful servant. He is at rest from all his labors and we also will be with him some day. Will miss him at Hudson Hill as he was so faithful to be there as long as he could be. We love you Gladys and your family.

Barbara (Dixon) Baird

June 7, 2008

I am sorry to know of your loss. I also lost a family member this week and I can feel the true depth of your grief, my the Lord comfort us all.

Phyllis Mitchell

June 7, 2008

We know where Brother Wilmer is today, for he has received the reward the Lord had waiting for him. He is reaping the harvest that has been laid up. I love you guys and know that the Peace of God will comfort you.

Judy Kaye and Ricky Hughes

June 7, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss.
May he rest in peace.

Ann & Jerry Van Voorst

June 6, 2008

For we know the Lord's with you today, tomorrow and always. May he comfort you in this time of sorrow

Lois Mock

June 6, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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