Dale G. Ward ,88, of Levelland passed from this life on December 23, 2025. Visitation will take place at Krestridge Funeral Home on Monday, December 29, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held at Austin Street Church of Christ on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, beginning at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow in the Littlefield Memorial Park Cemetery.

Dale was born to Mary Ann (Koller) and W.J. Ward on July 30, 1937 in Sulfur, Oklahoma. Dale attended Littlefield schools from 2nd grade to graduation. He was the first student in Littlefield to play football and change uniforms at half time to march with the band. As 1st chair tuba, he was awarded with band honors and a full scholarship to ENMU for band upon graduation. Instead of college, Dale received a personal letter from his Uncle Sam…and the rest is history…

Along the way, Dale met the love of his life, Judith (Judy) Pace. They wed on July 6, 1962, in Littlefield. From then on, they spent their lives together creating their beautiful family.

Those who have preceded him in death are his parents, Mary Ann and W.J. Ward; his sister, Anna Scott; and two older brothers, Bill and Jim Ward.

Those who are left to honor and cherish his memory include his loving wife of many years, Judith Ward; his younger brother Jerry Ward of Midland, TX; his children, John Ward and Melanie Foster; grandsons, Jake and Joseph Ward; granddaughters, Elizabeth, Hannah, and Autumn Grace Foster; and many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either the Pearl Pace Computer Lab, Lubbock Christian University, or “The Food Pantry” at the Austin Street Church of Christ.

Services with integrity, pride, and honor are under the direction of Krestridge Funeral Home. (806) 897-1111