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Michael Francis Ward

November 06, 1959 - June 08, 2026

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Obituary For Michael Francis Ward

Michael Francis Ward

...was born on November 6, 1959 in Detroit at Herman Keifer Hospital to the
union of Michael Eliakem Ward and Frances Elaine Ward. He was the 4th
child of 9 children. He was educated in the Detroit Public School system. He
attended Clinton Elementary, Post Junior High, and Redford High School.

He was an intelligent young man with an entrepreneur spirit. He had a paper
route that covered a generous amount of the neighborhood. At 14, he
worked at the Fleetwood Bowling for 4 years and became an excellent
bowler. At 17 years old, he passed the exam for the United States Postal
Service and served for 18 years.

He shared 9 years of marriage with Phyllis Ward and had 2 children from
that marriage. He was a devoted father to all of his 5 children.

He loved sports. His favorite games were football and basketball. He loved
playing Bidwhist, Spades, Poker, Tonk, Dominoes, and the Michigan Lottery.

Michael Francis Ward passed away on June 8, 2026 at the age of 66. His
parents Michael and Elaine Ward, siblings Daniel Joe Tucker Ward, Sanders
Duane Ward, and Rhonda Arlene Ward preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory: siblings, Pamela Ward Hill, Michele E.
Bradley (Derwin), Melanie Ward, Andre McAdory Ward, Stephanie Ward
Gaiter (Ahmed). Children Ebony Hart (Ivan), Erica Caleb Herring (Alex),
Michael J. Ward (Rhema), Christopher Ward (Kedeanne), and Rachel
Goodrum. He also leaves behind a stepdaughter, many grandchildren,
nieces and nephews, cousins near and far, neighbors, and friends.

Services

26 Jun

Memorial Gathering

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Fisher Funeral Home 24501 Five Mile Road Redford Township, MI 48239 Get Directions »

26 Jun

Memorial Service

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Fisher Funeral Home 24501 Five Mile Road Redford Township, MI 48239 Get Directions »

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June 25, 2026

Michele Bradley

This is so hard for me to write, when we were little I would refer to big brother as my twin because both of us have November Birthdays. We played sports together on our street, sometimes I would be the only girl it didn't matter because I was with my brother. I will always cherish each moment we talked, laugh and told each other "I love you"when our phones call ended.I will miss you forever. Rest in Peace Michele
June 25, 2026

Nathaniel Benson

NathanielBenson peace and love My StreetBrother Always R.I.P. God BlessYou.Fam!!!!!!!
June 25, 2026

Robin D

Sending prayers love and strength to the Ward family in your time of loss. May the memories of your late loved one, and the comfort of family and friends extend their love & support beyond the memorial, where it gets lonely and rough. Robin, a friend of Andre Ward's.
June 22, 2026

Pam Ward

No words can express how much you mean to me little brother. I appreciated and love you very much. I'm so glad you were able to make your peace with God before you went home. I really heard your heart in our last conversation. I saw your peace while you transitioning. So sad my heart. I will truly miss you especially when we disagreed. Thank you for the many bandages you applied to me when things got tough. Love you forever. Pamela Ward Hill