Mr. Zolon C. Ward, 88, was called home from this life on June 11, 2018, at his residence in Silver Creek, MS. Zolon was born March 21, 1930 in Silver Creek, MS to Sebron and Emily Ward.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Wilson Funeral Home in Monticello and continuing Thursday, June 14, 2018, from 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at Wilson Funeral Home with graveside services following in Old Arm Cemetery. Bro. Richard Green will officiate the services, with Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

He is preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Vent, Tom, Bruce, Toxie, Swan, and two sisters,  Sabie, and Damie.

He was retired from the oilfield and after retirement he and his son-in-law Steve started M&S Construction.  Zolon loved spending time with his grandsons and great grandchildren.

Surviving Zolon is his wife Celeste Fortenberry Ward of Silver Creek, MS, daughter Carmen and husband Steve Garrett of Silver Creek, MS; two grandchildren Joshua Garrett and wife Kail and Will Garrett and wife Amanda; five great grandchildren Wyatt, Walker, Beau, Nolon and Emma Garrett.