David B Ward Obituary (1957

David B. Ward 61 of Clinton, IL passed away 11:43 PM June 27, 2019 at Advocate BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal, IL. A time to celebrate David's life will be 5 - 8 P.M. July 3, 2019 at 2 Doors Down, Clinton, IL. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with cremation rites. Memorials may be directed to Vespasian Warner Library or Second Chance Pet Adoption. David was born October 19, 1957 in Clinton, IL the son of William "Bill" and Marcile Ann (Johns) Ward. He married Shelley Willoughby February 17, 1979; the mother of their children, Lucas D. (Pam) Ward, Trinity, FL and Lindsey M (John Williams) Ward, Clinton, IL. He later married Janet L. Gregory April 24, 1993 in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. She resides in Clinton, IL. Also surviving are his 5 grandsons, Jeffrey, Dylan, Owen Ward; Logan Ward; and Toby Williams, siblings, Susan (Richard) Whitver, Chenoa, IL; Joan (Elston E.) Mitchell, Bloomington, IL; William L. (Darlene) Ward, Goose Creek, SC; Christopher (Tanya) Ward, Clinton, IL; Mary Kay Ward, Clinton, IL. David was preceded in death by his parents. David was the maintenance supervisor for the Vespasian Warner Library. Also, he was a talented carpenter who had worked for various contractors in the area. He was a proud member of the N.R.A, who enjoyed hunting, golfing, and just being in nature. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the Warner Hospital, Advocate BroMenn Regional Medical Center, and their staffs for the wonderful compassion and care David received during his time there.