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Edgar Ward Obituary
Edgar Ward went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. Edgar passed away at his home in Vanlue.
Edgar was born Jan. 16, 1944, in Waverly, to Thurman and Pearl (Conley) Ward and attended Waverly High School. Edgar worked at Atlas Crankshaft for many years and later retired as a machinist at Rockwell International. Edgar married the love of his life, Ruth A. Hopkins, on March 24, 1961, in Chillicothe, and she survives.
Edgar was a man of deep and devoted faith. He attended The Ridge Chapel Church of the Nazarene. His life truly revolved around the Lord and his family. He enjoyed the countless hours spent with his children and grandchildren.
Edgar could often be found working on many projects in his workshop. He was also an avid member of NRA. He liked collecting guns and hosting Fire Arm Competitions.
Edgar will be missed by his wife, Ruth; children, Patricia Ward, Shirley Ward, Ed (Terri) Ward Jr., Ken (Sara) Ward, and David (Terri) Ward; 20 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Nancy Crates and Rita Ward.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Faith L. Keeney; and siblings, Robert Ward, John Ward, Francis Shorts, Dorothy Prince, and Donald Ward.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home, 225 West Findlay Street, Carey, and 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, until the time of Edgar's funeral at 11 a.m. at The Ridge Chapel Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor David Flack and Pastor Doug McKinney officiating. Burial will follow at Lee Cemetery.
Donations may be made in Edgar's honor to Ruth A. Ward.
Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home, Carey, is honored to serve Edgar's family.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.StombaughBatton.com.
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