Obituary of Richard Everett Ward

Richard Everett Ward, age 65, of Max Meadows, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018. He was the son of the late Samuel Everett Ward, Jr., and Wilma Dunford Ward. Richard was preceded by his sister, Nancy Anne Ward and is survived by his wife, Georgia Vaught Ward of Max Meadows; daughter, Christy Leigh Ward of Eden, NC; step-daughter, Melissa & George Lawence of Max Meadows; sister and brother-in-law, Kathy & John Mundy of Eagle Rock, VA; grandchildren, Kristin & Ryan Horne of Rural Retreat, Michelle Whitt & Fiancé Heath Martin of Rural Retreat, Robert “Rob” Whitt, Jr. of Max Meadows; favorite uncle, Alan Dunford of Wytheville; special friends, Eddie Lake, Elaine Ingo, Don and Debbie Viars.

A memorial service will be held 7 P.M. Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Fort Chiswell United Methodist Church, conducted by The Reverend J.C. McPeak. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5 P.M. until service time. A private graveside will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to be made to, St Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.