Biography: Fred C. Ward, 80, of Mabelvale, AR, died July 27, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Lou “Fendley” Ward, three children, daughters Karen Ann (Richard) Kraft, Teresa Lynn (John) Schnellmann and son, Erick F. Ward. He had five grandchildren, Lisa Selligman, Annita Sims, Kevin Kraft, Devin Ward and Jerrod Ward and their mother Rhonda Ward, and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles “Chick” and Cora Ward, and brother Charles Eugene (June) Ward of Mabelvale, AR Fred was honorably discharged July 29, 1946, from the First Separation Company of the United States Marine Corps after serving in World War II in the South Pacific. He worked 38 years as a switchman for various railroads, including many years with the Rock Island Railroad. Fred retired from Union Pacific Railroad on September 1, 1987. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Arkansas Cancer Society, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church or Mabelvale Methodist Church. Memorial services for Mr. Ward will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, burial will follow in St. Mark’s Garden. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home.