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 MECHANICSVILLE, MARYLAND (September
1,
2022) – It is with heavy hearts we
share that Rodney Ward has passed
away. Rodney was a long time racer
at MIR and passed his passion for
the sport to his sons. Rodney also
extended the concrete pad on the
race track that racers enjoy today.
Our hearts and condolences go out to
his family and friends.
Rodney Lind Ward, Sr., 67, a
lifelong resident of Friendship
passed away August 30, 2022. He was
born February 3, 1955, in Annapolis
to John Willard and Barbara Jean
(Tucker) Ward. Rodney grew up in
Friendship and graduated from
Southern High School. He worked in
the concrete industry for many
years, owning and operating Stamped
Concrete Specialties. Rodney loved
drag racing in his younger years and
helping his sons junior drag race,
as well as tractor pulling, fishing,
and socializing with friends. In his
later years he enjoyed watching his
sons and granddaughters continuing
his love of racing through racing
their junior dragsters and
pro-modified cars. He also loved
taking his grand-doggie, Mack for
golf cart rides.
 Rodney
is survived by his sons Derek Ward
and his fiancé Mindy Miller of
Friendship and Rodney Ward Jr. of
Tracy’s Landing, grandchildren
Makayla and Jaelynn Ward, and his
mother Barbara Jean Ward, as well as
his nieces and nephew. He was
preceded in death by his father John
Ward. His legacy lives on through
his love of many things as well as
the influence he had on his children
and grandchildren. “Big Pop” will be
missed and continually loved.
The family will be accepting flowers
and they can be delivered to the
funeral home.
Information about the funeral
services can be found here:
https://rauschfuneralhomes.com/service/rodney-lind-ward-sr/
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