Boyce Napoleon Ward

Boyce Ward, 85, of Beaumont, TX, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026. He was born on November 30, 1941.

Services to honor Boyce will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 10, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with visitation beginning prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. Reverend Damon Bickham will be officiating. A graveside service and interment will follow at Ferrell Cemetery in Colmesneil, Texas starting at 3:00 p.m..

Boyce had a deep love for the outdoors, enjoying fishing and hunting throughout his life. He was a long-time crawfish and rice farmer since 1973, establishing "The Crawdad Farm", which proudly delivered to many restaurants. He also dedicated many years to working for BF Goodrich.

His commitment to his community was evident through his involvement in helping to start the Mauriceville Crawfish Festival. Boyce was also an active member of First Baptist Church in Deweyville, where he faithfully served as a Deacon. He was also a very proud member of the Gideons. To his beloved grandchildren, he was affectionately known as "Grandpa" and "Pawpaw Boyce."

Boyce is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Sharon Ward; his son, Von Waren Ward and wife, Amy, of Buna; and his cherished grandchildren: Lauren Motes and husband, James, Cody Ward and wife, Abby, Lucas Ward and wife, Shelby, Hope Chaoui, Joe Harrison and wife, Samantha, Blair Lackey, and Devin Lamaire and husband, Dakota. He also leaves behind eleven great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his brother, Dale Ward and wife, Jackie; along with numerous other loving family and friends…oh, and Joseph Wiggins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Irma Ward; his daughter, Shariesa Harrison and her husband, Johnny; his brother, Glen Ward and his wife, Mary; and his grandson, Gene Harrison.

Pallbearers will be Cody Ward, Lucas Ward, James Motes, Isaac Chaoui, Chad Wiggins, Chad Garlington, and Nicky Ward.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to The Gideons International at www.gideons.org.