Mr. Jeffrey Ray Ward, age 62, passed away June 18, 2024.  He was born on February 2, 1962 in Barstow, California to Gary Ray Ward and Donna Rae Dent Ward.

Mr. Ward was a resident of Walton County, Florida. He graduated from Cal Poly Technical University in Pomona, California, receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering. He also graduated from University of West Florida, receiving his Master's Degree in Software Engineering. He worked at Eglin Air Force Base as an Aerospace Engineer for 29 years. He also worked as an Aerospace Engineering Contractor for over 30 years having worked with various companies. He enjoyed playing golf, water skiing and snow skiing. He also enjoyed fossil hunting and playing board games.

Mr. Ward was preceded in death by his father.

Mr. Ward is survived by his mother, Donna Ward; wife, Cynthia Marie Turner; one child, Ali Domani Turner-Ward; and one sister, Dina Rae Hansell.

Memorialization will be by cremation.