Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro, Oklahoma, with Pastor Bobby Hogan officiating. Burial will follow at Spiro City Cemetery in Spiro, Oklahoma, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. A Wake Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the funeral home.
Jackie was born on March 10, 1988, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Carolyn (Cooper) Ward and Louie Ward. Jackie Rooks was a proud momma’s boy who deeply loved his mother. He found comfort in watching television and his favorite DVDs time and time again. Jackie was known for his routine of brushing his teeth, something he took very seriously, and he never passed up his favorite sweet treats. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Jackie Rooks had a big personality and a way of keeping everyone in line, leaving behind many stories and memories that will always be cherished.
He was preceded in death by his nephew, Outlaw Boswell; sister, Blessin Ward; grandparents, Jackie and Emma Lou Cooper and Myrtle and John Harrison; cousins, Henry Joe Harrison, Miracle Stanley, Italy Cooper, and Michael Ward, Jr.; and his aunt, Angie Harrison.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Patsy Ward; his children, Memphis Ward, Molly Ward, and Letty Ward; his parents, Louie and Samantha Ward; sisters, Tiffany Ward and Tess Ward; brother, Christopher Ward and wife Heather; nephews, Lucky, Zayn, and Landon; nieces, Stormie, Blue, Honey, Payton, and London; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends.
Pallbearers will be Memphis Ward, Lucky Boswell, Christopher Ward, Landon Ward, Ezzie Ray Stanley, Brian Stanley, and Lil Joe Cooper. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tiffany Boswell and Tess Ward.
You may leave an online message of condolence at www.MalloryMartinFuneralHomeSpiro.com
