Marcell A. Ward was the son of late Margaret Ward-Taylor and Herman Taylor Marcell, born on July 10, 1957, in Richmond, VA. He attended Maggie Walker High School.

Marcell was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marjorie Ward and Vernon Mayo; both parents, Margaret Ward and Herman Taylor; brother, Nathaniel Ward; sister, Nataline Ward; niece, Korenthia Ward; and his nephew, Terrell Ward.

Marcell leaves to cherish his memories: one son, Shawnsy Mitchell; one daughter, Markisha Mitchell; three stepchildren, Kenneth, Keith and Tremaine Moore; six grandchildren; one great granddaughter; one sister, Veronica Edwards; one brother, Samuel Ward; a host of nieces and nephews; one devoted friend, Joyce Moore; as well as host of other relatives and friends.

Marcell was very hardworking and skilled with his hands. When it came to work inside the house, he was the person you could always count on. He enjoyed painting and family. He will truly be missed.

A memorial service will be held 1:00 P.M., Friday, March 6, 2026, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page or click here to view: https://vimeo.com/event/5777006?fl=so&fe=fs