Gary Don Ward, 57, of Cleveland, Texas was born July 26, 1967 in Houston, Texas and passed away July 21, 2025 in Romayor, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Nancy Castle; and brother, William Kendall Thompson.

He is survived by his son, Dustin Ward of Deer Park, Texas; daughter, Tiffany Ward of Deer Park, Texas; sons, Jimmy Don Ward and Tyler Ward, both of Lufkin, Texas; sister, Andy Thompson Smith of Georgia; and brother, Daniel Thompson of Cleveland, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends.