Norman Elroy Ward, 54, of Lumberton, died Tuesday, May 31, 2016.  He was born on October 4, 1961, in Beaumont, to Dora Glaze Ward and Byron Ward.  Norman worked as a corrections officer.

Survivors include his wife, Rayna Ward; daughter, Kendra Ward of Lumberton; grandchildren, Byron Elroy Ward, Alfredo Lazo, and Leelyn Ward, all of Lumberton; sister, Debra Vincent of Lumberton; five nieces and nephews; ten great-nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Jamie Elfert and her husband, Mike, and Phyllis Guidry and her husband, John, all of Houma, Louisiana; brother-in-law, Allen Janow of Kountze; and close friend, James Hare of Vidor.  He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sheron Ward; brother-in-law, Billy Vincent; and sister-in-law, Christine Janow.

Mr. Ward’s celebration of life will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee.  His committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.