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1932
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2020
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Basil Ward Obituary
LIMA — Funeral Services for Basil Ward, 87, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 20th, 2020 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Kenny Rader officiating. Burial with military rites will follow at Lee Cemetery. Friends and family may call from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 19th, 2020 at the funeral home.
Basil died on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Lima Convalescent Home. He was born on March 10, 1932 in Hepburn to the late, Orville Guy and Allie (Clark) Ward. On September 17, 1955 he married Nancy Marie Justice and he preceded her in death on May 5, 2018.
Basil is survived by sons; Glenn (Rebecca) Ward of Camarillo, CA. Gary (Jamie) Ward of Lafayette. Grandchildren; Michaela (Quejue Nimley) Ward of Columbus, Elizabeth (Josh) White of Camarillo, CA. Veronica (Frank Rodrigues) Ward of Camarillo, CA. and Jessie (Joe) Morrison of Lima. Step Grandson; Brandon (Deanna) Jordan of Plain City. Great Grandsons; Matthew and Micah White of Camarillo, CA. Great Granddaughter; Lucy Rodrigues of Camarillo, CA and step grandsons; Tucker Jordan of Plain City and Cove Day. One sister; Florence Burkholder.
He was preceded in death by Thelma Montgomery, Phillis Edelbrock, Orville Ward, Jerry Ward, Helen Woodward, Leticia Mae Ward and Darlene Joy Ward.
Basil was a graduate of Kenton High School, class of 1951. After graduating Basil, entered the U.S. Navy where he served on the U.S.S. Baswell during the Korean Conflict. He was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran.
He retired from BP oil refinery in Lima after 25 years, as a control operator and was a member of Roulsculp Church of Christ in Lima, Ohio.
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Memories and Condolences
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David & Penny Williams
February 19, 2020
To the family and friends, we pray for peace and comfort. Basil was a true wonder of the world. For those of us that knew him will always remember his way of joking and entertaining us. Those who never knew him missed out on a true joy of life. He would often joke about writing a book. That would have been a treasure. He was such pleasure to work with. RIP Ole Buddy
February 18, 2020
Our condolences to the family. This man was a complete joy to work with. His comedic delivery of his stories kept us entertained and in suspense. The wonderful blue eyes and his devilish smile will always be with us. Jan and George Schiffer Frankfort Ky
Anthony Whitaker
February 18, 2020
I have known Basil for 50+ years and he always had humor about anything and everything. Peace and prayers to the family.
rick allen
February 18, 2020
Always enjoyed the long talks at the mail box for the 25 years I delivered his mail. Was a good friend.
Eric Flick
February 18, 2020
Basil was such a joy to work with. We spent many hours talking about our faith, our families & his camping experiences at Amishville. He was one of the best joke tellers ever. God's grace to all of his family in your loss.
Eric & Pam Flick.
Jim& Kim Brooks
February 17, 2020
Rest in peace old friend you are truly one of a kind and will be missed. Prayers to your family.
Jackie Stephenson LSW Putnam County Hospice
February 17, 2020
Prayers for your family.
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