Robert Ward Obituary
Robert Thomas "Bob" Ward of Crozet, Virginia, died Friday, August 8, 2008, at a local hospital, he was 86.
Born the son of the late James W. and Bertha V. Maupin Ward on June 5, 1922, in Albemarle County, he served in the United States Army and was a veteran of World War II.
He was a Master Carpenter for the University of Virginia for 20 years and will be long remembered for his wood-working abilities in making fine Shaker and traditional furniture.
He was preceded in death by his wife Anna Marian Ward and one son, Eugene H. Ward.
He is survived by one daughter, Beverly Ann Barnette of Crozet, Virginia; two sons, Robert "Bobby" Ward of Crozet, Virginia and John F. Ward of Mt. Holly, New Jersey; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial gathering will be held at the home of D. L. Hale Jr., Locust Lane, Crozet, Virginia, 3 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2008. A private family burial will occur earlier that day.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Western Albemarle Rescue Squad, Post Office Box 188, Crozet, VA 22932.
Friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Anne Via Chick
August 14, 2008
Dear Beverly and family, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I had been thinking about you lately any way. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know. Love Anne (Carrie and Claude Vis's daughter)
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Ricky & Linda Thompson
August 14, 2008
To Bobby and Family,
We are saddened to hear of the loss of your father, grandfather and great-grandfather. We pray God will give you the strength to come through. May God Bless each and everyone of you.
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