Jacob Lee Ward, 31, of Paragould, passed away on June 26, 2025.  He was born December 25, 1993, in Kennett, Missouri.  Jacob was a talented skateboarder.  He enjoyed listening to music.  Being a jokester was part of his big personality.  Jacob lived his life for his children and his family.

Jacob was preceded in death by his biological father, Justin Ward; and grandparents, Christine Cooper, Lenard Shafer, Howard Ward, and Shirley Parker.

Survivors include his wife, Kailyn Ward; mother, Tanya McCarty (Paul); father, Rodney Huffman (Dabbi); children, Tristian Uriah Gragg, Jayce Lee Maness, Karma Paige Maness, Jaylee Lynn Ward, Kaleb Ward, Jada Capps, Zoey Capps, and Seth Capps; brothers, Christopher Ward, Justin Troy Ward, and Thomas Wayne Huffman; and sister, Heather Huffman.