Coty Ward, 27, of Midland, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2005, in Midland. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel in Midland with Rev. Jerry Ward , officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.He was born on August 14, 1978, in Stanton, Texas. Coty was raised in Midland and attended Midland schools. He was working as a welder's helper. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.Survivors include one daughter, Anna Marie Hopper of Missouri; mother and step father, Lori & Gary McKinney of Midland; father, Michael Ward of Midland; sister, Amber Morrow of Midland; brother, Matthew Ward of Midland; step brother, Chris Faulkner of Dallas; half sister, Crystal McKinney of Midland; half brother, Keith Mckinney of Midland; two grandmothers, Edna Hector of Midland; and Gail Houseseeker of Midland and his fiance Robin Stockton. He was preceded in death by his step mother, Rebecca Ward and three grandfathers, Harvy Hector, Elvin Ward, and Joe Haussecker. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,