Bubba WardSan AngeloOur beloved Hubby, Daddy & Pappy went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 14, 2017. He was born on Jan. 16, 1965 to Joe David Ward Sr. and Jerry Ward. He met the love of his life at age 16, and they recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. They had two children that they adored and gave the whole world too. His dad got him into dirt track racing in '91 stating, "Jump in the water's fine!" We spent 22 years racing, "Families that play together, stay together!" Bubba loved to go camping, fishing and hiking as a family. He always told the people he loved how much they mattered and he loved being Pappy to his boys, Scooter and Goober, more than anything. Family is everything!He was preceded in death by his mother, Jerry Ward.He is survived by his best friend and wife, Terry Ward; his son Bubba Joe Ward Sr. and his wife Michaey, and their sons Bubba Joe Jr. and Fletcher Luke; Daddy's Little Girl Karah Bowles and her husband Chet; his mom and dad, Joe David Sr. and Barbara Ward; in-laws Joseph Witcpalek, and Jimmie and Frances Fletcher; his brother Joe David Jr. and his wife Debbie; as well as nieces, nephews, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The honorary pallbearers are Chet Bowles, Joshua Lovelace, Landon Ward, Rhett Blair, Marshall Godwin, Mike Loehman, best man "Butch" Billy Francis and "Dammit Boy" Marvin Taylor.Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Grace Temple Baptist Church. "Thanks for being you!"Family and friends can sign the online register book at harper-funeralhome.com.