William Eugene Ward

Blackshear – William Eugene Ward, 50, of Blackshear passed away Sunday evening (October 5, 2025) at HCA Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL after a brief illness.

Born in Jacksonville, FL his parents are Dorothy Howard Roberts and the late Steven Ward. He is also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Eugene and Mary Howard.

William was an auditor for Circle K and Parker’s and served in the United States Navy. He loved art, drawing and painting.

Survivors include his mother, Dot Howard of Blackshear; his life partner, Randy Conner of Blackshear; his brother and sister-in-law, Marc Ward (Jennifer) of White Oak; 2 nieces, Alanna Ward and Skyler Ward of White Oak; and also a host of friends.

There will be no services at this time.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.