Robert and Karen Ward

Memorial services for Robert Wayne and Karen Eye Ward of Ropesville will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at First Baptist Church in Ropesville.

Bobby, born October 13, 1963 in St. Louis, Missouri, passed from this life on July 23, 2021.  Karen, born January 16, 1963 in Kennett, Missouri, passed from this life on August 10, 2021.

Bobby and Karen were married December 23, 2005 in Ropesville.  Bobby was retired from serving our country in the United States Army.  Karen was a unit secretary at Covenant Hospital in Levelland. Together, they were very involved in animal rescue.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Melvina Ward; and brother, Joe Ward.  Preceding Karen in death were her parents, Carl and Madeline Seeger; sisters, Jeanette Engel and Linda Brown; and brother, Devon Seeger.

They are survived by their children, Sloane Hogg of Dallas, Jordan Eye of Ropesville, Robert Ward, Jr., Nick Ward and Kassandra Gonzales all of Dallas; Karen’s sister, Kathy Ward of Ropesville; Robert’s siblings, Anita Kane and Nancy McMahan both of Owensville, Missouri, Sandra Kuntz of Memphis, Tennessee, Lucie Hendrick of Raymore, Missouri; and Gary Ward of St. Clair, Missouri; and 6 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Lubbock Animal Services, 3323 S.E. Loop 289, Lubbock, Texas 79404.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Krestridge Funeral Home.  (806) 897-1111