Donald Ray WardMaster Chief, Donald Ray Ward, of Milton Florida passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017.Dad was born on July 25, 1940 in Chumuckla, Florida to his parents, Marlin OK Ward and Ida McDonald Ward. In 1958, Donald joined and served in the United States Navy for 20 years. He retired as a CTTCM in 1978. Our Dad was very passionate about his country, saluting the American Flag and helping people.He will be loved and missed by his family. He leaves behind Beckie Ward, his wife of 56 years; a son, Donny (Angela) Ward; a daughter, Kellie Ward; grand-daughters, Samantha Ward, Kasi Ward, Ashley (Ryan) Myers; great-grandsons, Caleb, Banks, Bradley; brothers, Jim (Mona) Ward, Eddie (Anne) Ward. He is predeceased by his father, mother, his sisters; Bonnie Bradshaw and Ann Radford. Donald will be missed by all his family and friends.At his request, no services will be held. Our family is grateful for the condolences, prayers and expressions of sympathy. The family requests that donations be made in Donald's name to the ( ) or a .Express your condolences in our guestbook at pnj.com/obits