Raymond Ward Obituary
Raymond A. Ward, beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, at the age of 64, at Barren County Nursing and Rehab in Glasgow, Kentucky. He was born on June 27, 1961, in Glasgow, to the late Raymond E. Ward and the late Shrada Wandaline Bowles Cumbee, along with her late husband Marvin Dale Cumbee.
Raymond had a profound love for his furry companions, Jasper and Precious, which reflected his warm and caring nature. He enjoyed spending his free time thrift shopping and could often be seen walking around town, embracing the simple joys of life. Above all, he cherished the moments spent with family and friends, valuing the relationships that enriched his life.
He is survived by his loving sisters: Debbie Ward, Rita Cumbee, Sandy Lyons (David), and Rhonda Beitler (Brett), as well as several nieces and nephews, including Shannon Ward, Alicia Huff (Jason), Brandon Westover, Kali Ervin (Trevor), Michael Lyons (Sally), Chelsea Houchens, and Brent Houchens (Emily). Raymond also leaves behind several great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins who adored him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Pauline Glass Bowles and John Alan, along with his paternal grandparents, Ike and Flossy Ward.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to BRAWA in honor of Raymond.
The funeral service for Mr. Ward will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 23rd, at A.F Crow & Son Funeral Home, with burial in the Bowles Family Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Monday, and Tuesday morning until time for the service at the funeral home.
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