John Wesley Ward November 08, 1946 - May 15, 2010 John Wesley Ward of Bakersfield passed away at the age of 63. He was born in Missouri November 8, 1946 to Ben and Virginia (Randles) Ward. John served our country during the Vietnam War and was honorable discharged. He moved to Shafter in 1980 and managed a restaurant. He is survived by his mother Virginia, and sister, Barbara and her husband Farris. No services will be held.