Ward served a tour of duty at the Naval Academy from 1876 to 1879.

Ward had also served as treasurer for 83 Republican committees.

Ward would serve as a member of Fannin's staff through March 12.

Ward serves at the pleasure of the organization's 23-member executive committee.

Ward served as secretary of legation at Stuttgart from 1814.

Ward would serve as a member of the group's executive committee until 1908.

Subsequently, Ward served as a political adviser to many African leaders and was involved in international intelligence.

Ward later served many years as a Wayne County probate judge.

Ward first served as wide receivers coach for Missouri State in 2006.

Ward served as chairman of the Republican State committee for several years.