Clinton Cyle Ward died on Thursday, May 22, 2014, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales, New Mexico. Family Visitation will be held on Monday, May 26, 2014 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM at Blackwell-Mullins Funeral Home in Friona, TX. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Bovina, Texas with Reverend Brian Mullins, Pastor. Burial will follow at Bovina Cemetery, arrangements with Blackwell-Mullins Funeral Home of Friona, TX. Clinton Cyle Ward was born on December 18, 1922 in Chillicothe, Texas to Wylie J. Ward and Ethel Agnes Kidwell Ward. He married Wanda Marie Skeen on September 17, 1949 in Clovis, New Mexico. He lived in Hereford, TX while he was co-owner of Ward Gin, Clinton also had a custom harvest with 5 combines with his brothers. He had also been employed as manager at Spade Co-op Gin, Wyndom Co-op Gin, Bovina Gin and then semi retiring, still working for his son, Jerry. Clinton learned to play the piano by ear, loving to play hymns. His hobbies included traveling, visiting with people and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 9 brothers, and 5 sisters. Survived by Wife: Marie Ward of Bovina, TX 1 Daughter: Kay Smyth of Olton, TX 2 Sons: Jerry Ward of Bovina, TX Ron Ward of Farwell, TX 10 Grandchildren 12 Great Grandchildren