Paul Edward Ward

PAUL EDWARD WARD SR., 89, of Apple Grove, husband of Marion Maxine Merryman Ward, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Paul was born on December 21, 1922 in Logan Co., KY, a son of the late Thomas and Louevennie Pulley Ward. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Thomas and William Ward; and sister, Helen Ward Eller. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Paul (Haru) Ward Jr. of Ona, and a daughter, Sondra (Paul) Lowe of Huntington; grandchildren, Chiemi (John) McKenna, Roger Keishu Ward, Paul "Duke" (Tamara) Lowe, and Jerry Alan (Tommie) Lowe; half sister, Elsie Noe; nine great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and a host of cousins and extended family. Mr. Ward was a self-made man who worked for the WPA during his early years. He was the owner/operator of Ward's Donut Shop for 53 years. He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army earning five battle stars, a member of the Masonic Lodge 53, The Shriners, VFW 1064, American Legion Post 16, Kentucky Colonel, Elks Club and Odd Fellows. He was also a former member of Huntington City Council. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 8, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Doug Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, OH. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 6-8 at the mortuary. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com

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