Tylertown, MS / Metairie, LA
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Graveside Service, W. Q. Ard Cemetery, 377 Kirklin Rd., Tylertown, MS
Obituary
In Military Service Tribute, Honors, and Obituary:
Recognizing and Honoring a Fallen Hero, Who Served Within the Mississippi National Guard. “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten”.
In recognition of our proud American tradition of honorable service which our military men and women have given to their country and our State, we honor a Fallen Hero. Our nation, our state, and the National Guard Association of MS (NGAMS) regard the memorializing of its retired military deceased as an honorable and sacred obligation.
Another great Soldier and Fallen Hero has been released from duty, passed from our ranks on May 20, 2026, and has moved on to his heavenly home. Retired Lieutenant Colonel John Earl Ard, age 87, who served in the 1st Battalion, 155th Infantry Regiment has departed and gone to a better place with our Lord and Savior. Ard had transferred to USAR after serving in 1/155.
It takes a special person to serve within the military for their country, giving up their family time, comfort, and safety for their country, ultimately for all Americans to enjoy their freedoms, safety, and way of life. We now applaud you for your service to our country. A special message from General Douglas McArthur remains applicable today for our servicemen that have passed: “Old Soldiers never die; they just fade away”.
Rest in Peace Soldier. We applaud your patriotism, sacrifices, and brave efforts in serving our country and your family for their support of your service. We thank you for your service. Without your efforts and your families’ support, our country would not stand so boldly, shine so bright, and live so free.
You now have earned a rest, so go fly with the Angels, go rest high on that mountain; your work on earth is done. Go to heaven a-shoutin’ Love for the Father and the Son.
Another great Soldier has gone home, “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten, Soldier for Life”.
Obituary, visitation and service details:
Visitation will be held at Memorial Baptist Church, 5701 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003, US, on May 29, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, followed by a Celebration of Life at Memorial Baptist Church from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at W. Q. Ard Cemetery, 377 Kirklin Rd., Tylertown, MS 39667, US, on May 30, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.