Published by admin on Tue, 07/11/2023 - 1:47pm
MORRIS—Jimmy Ray Ward, 54, formerly of Wilmington, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at his home in Morris, surrounded by family.
Born Nov. 6, 1968 in Joliet, Jimmy Ray was a son of Brenda (Don) Riley, of Morris and Fred (Oshia) Ward, of Tennessee. He was raised in Morris and Wilmington, and worked as a laborer throughout the years in construction and excavating. Remembered for his love of everything outdoors, Jimmy enjoyed fishing, hiking, camping, and hunting for morels.