James Ward, Sr., 77, of Little Rock passed away Friday August 12, 2022. Preceded in death by his wife Patricia Ward, he leaves to cherish his memory his children; Malinka Tatum, James Ward, Jr., Kamilah Bankhead and Yusuf Bankhead, his siblings; Ricky Ward, Kenneth Ward, Loretha Williams, Deborah (Clyde) Ward-Aaron, Beverly Ward, Donna Ward, Diana Ward and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday August 19, 2022, 11:00am, Greater Second Baptist Church, 5815 Geyer Springs Road. The family will receive friends Thursday August 18, 2022, from 6-7pm in the Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel.