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Donald Gene Ward Obituary
He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He was the son of the late Vance Junior Ward and Mildred Bayne Ward.
He served as a deacon of Piney Grove Baptist Church.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Joyce Pace Ward; two sons, Ray Gene Ward of Hendersonville and Donald Travis Ward and his wife Laura of Saluda; six grandchildren, Roxanne Ward, Chelsea Bardonnex, Charcy Henderson, Jordan Ward, Dylan Ward and Megan Ward; three great grandchildren, Dillon, Braydon and Makiyah; three brothers, Michael Ward, Gary Ward and Alex Ward; two sisters, Becky Williams and Patricia Koshada and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 12:00 PM Monday, December 29, 2014 at Piney Grove Baptist Church with Rev. James Shields and Rev.
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debra boys
December 30, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I've known Donald since I was a teenage girl. He was a great man and wonderful grandfather to my daughter Roxanna. He will be missed. Praying for you all.
Ann Crisp
December 28, 2014
Travis, Laura and Family, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Praying for all the family during this sad and difficult time. Danny and Ann Crisp
Roger Heatherly
December 28, 2014
We love you Joyce And Donald
Debbie Davis
December 28, 2014
A wonderful cousin that went home to be with our Lord way to soon. He was and always will be greatly loved and missed. As we celebrate a life that was lived serving our Lord. I will always be here for you Joyce as you were always there for Donald. Love and Prayers are with you from me forever.
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