Stephen Rayburn Ward

Stephen Rayburn Ward obituary, Camden, TN

Stephen Rayburn Ward

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Stephen Ward Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Oakdale Funeral Home - Camden on Oct. 21, 2025.

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Stephen Rayburn Ward, age 60, of Camden, TN passed from this life on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Jackson Madison County Hospital. Stephen was born on May 24, 1965, at the Camden Clinic to the late Mary Faye Kennon Ward and Billy Rayburn Ward who survives. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Vicki Ward. Stephen loved his 4-Wheeler, Christmas time, his birthday, and especially his family. He was a member of Camden First United Pentecostal Church and was loved by many.
Survived by:
Father: Billy Ward of Camden, TN
Brother: Mark (Lori) Ward of Camden, TN
Nieces & Nephews: Heather (Michael) Collins & children, Haley, Landon, & Mallory; Joshua French & children, Kelsey French, Abby French, Chasity Sims, Katie French, & Jackson French; Zachary (Callie) Wofford; Bronte Alissa Ward (Everly & Peyton); Sarah (Ali) Ward
Visitation with the family will be on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 12:00-2:00 PM at Oakdale Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 2 PM at Oakdale Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Matthew Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Camden City Cemetery. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Stephen, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Oct

23

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Oakdale Funeral Home

401 Hwy 641 N., Camden, TN 38320

Send Flowers

Oct

23

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Oakdale Funeral Home

401 Hwy 641 N., Camden, TN 38320

Send Flowers

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