Edward O. Ward, 72, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017, at his residence in Corbin.
He was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Marie Mitchell Ward; brother Herbert Ward; and sister Patsy Ward.
Edward was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam era. He was a carpenter and loved to build things, and was a great supervisor.
He is survived by his wife Evelyn R. Ward; six children: Bill Ward (Pam), Kenny Ward (Cora), Tina Petrey, Julie Monday (Doug), Robert Ward (Cathy), and Joe Ward (Mandie); 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren including special great-grandson Jaxon; brothers Cecil Ward, Kenneth Ward, Michael Cook, and Ray Cook; and sisters Lois Lay, Darlene Kerr, and Lilly Ward, all who mourn his passing.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Columbus Hensley officiating. Burial will be in the McFarland Cemetery with military graveside honors by American Legion Post 88.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the funeral home.
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