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Darrell Ward Obituary
Darrell Lee "Buttsy" Ward, 67, of Pottsville, died Friday, Oct. 15.
He was born July 8, 1954, in Pottsville. He was a son of the late Dale Ward and Carolyn Mager Ward Falls.
He was a 1974 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
He worked for the East Penn Manufacturing.
Darrell was a free-spirited, fun-loving and kind father and grandfather. He enjoyed gardening, pets, antiques, cars and music. Darrell was a deep thinker on the mysteries of life and the supernatural.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Dann Ward, and niece, Heather Lewis.
Surviving are his wife, Laurie Naffin Ward; children, Danielle Major and her husband, Matt, Dana Ward and Dylan Ward and his companion, Amanda Ecklund; five grandchildren, Taylor, Jada, Bella, Jason and Josie; as well as stepchildren; siblings, Dale Ward and his wife, Kathie, Dennis Ward and his wife, Laurie, Dana Ward Lewis and her husband, Robert, and Matthew Ward and his wife, Stefani; stepparents, Ralph Falls and Sheryl Ward; stepsiblings; former wife, Barbara Ward; nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be no services. Arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. Please share your memories and condolences with Buttsy's family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com.
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dana lewis
December 25, 2021
Merry Christmas Buttsie , your first Christmas in Heaven ,Miss you soooo much. Always in my heart,my BROTHER Your sister,Dana
Michelle sekellick
October 23, 2021
Wow...always nice to me.
R.I.P Butsy...
Raymond “Raymie” Super
October 22, 2021
Always looked forward to seeing Buttsy when my family visited relatives in Pottsville. He d come over to his grandparents house to visit with us. Also remember when he and his family would come up to our cabin in Trout Run in their old 1949 green caddy. Fond memories of hanging out at the cabin and riding through the mountains in the back of the old Chevy pickup. Feeling blessed for having Buttsy for a cousin.
Thinking of his immediate family during this difficult time.
Kathleen Correll
October 22, 2021
So very sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Correll family
Charlie Thomas
October 22, 2021
I just saw Butts 2 weeks ago at Walmart we talked for a bit about life and stuff not knowing it would be our last time together and when someone told me today I was devastated. We had many great fun times together back in the day at work or at his place, a great sense of humor and he had "that laugh". My DEEPEST sympathies to the entire family, I'll never forget ya Buddy
Sue Moyer
October 22, 2021
So very sorry to hear of your loss my heart goes out to all of you. RIP
Anna Kadingo
October 21, 2021
Dennis, Laurie, Dana & Dylan, My heartfelt condolences go out to you. So very sorry for the circumstances. I'm glad I kept in touch with Butzy & Laurie. We had a nice visit when I went to see them. May he have eternal life. Prayers, Annie Lutza Kadingo
Dylan Ward
October 21, 2021
I'll never forget the wonderful memories and lessons my father has taught me. He was loving, caring, and always put a smile on your face. You will truly be missed. Love you dad.
Amanda Shinko
October 21, 2021
My heart is broken for your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will always have such fond memories of Darrell. Rest in peace.
Bonnie Quinlan
October 21, 2021
Barb and family, so very sorry for your loss My deepest sympathies, gone way too soon. Rest in Peace Buttsy
Bonnie Russell Quinlan
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