James Ottis Ward, 84, of Allensville, KY Passed away on Wednesday July 20, 2022. HE was born June 26 ^th 1938 to the late James Elmore Ward & Sally (Morris) Ward.  He is also preceded in death by 2 sisters Peggy Ward (2017), Estelle Hughes (2017), & a brother Loy Glenn Ward (2018).  James is survived by his loving wife Louise Ward, son James Choate, daughters; Linda Swain, Tharesa Mosley, Sheila Ansley, Tammy Benton, 13 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren, 20 plus great-great grandchildren, & many nieces nephews.  James loved woodworking and farming.  Visitation will be held from 12 to 4 Saturday July 23 ^rd 2022 in the chapel of kirby funeral services Russellville with cremation to follow.  Please keep the family and friends in your prayers.  Online condolences and more can be made at kirbyfuneralservices.com