Obituary of David Ward
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Mr. David Harmon Ward, age 63, of Andy Hicks Road, Banner Elk, died Wednesday morning, November 30, 2011 at home. Born September 12, 1948 in Avery County he was a son of the late Charlie and Gladys Hicks Ward. "Papa Smurf" as he was known was a carpenter, a brass collector and a hard working and devoted father.
He is survived by his wife; Marthana Presnell Ward, one daughter; Becky Arnette and husband Bobby of Deep Gap, two sons; Jeffrey Ward and Jody Ward both of Banner Elk, five grandchildren; David, Doyle and Alyssa Arnette and Jacob and Seth Ward, two sisters; Brenda Hughes of Tennessee and Annis Jackson of Sparta, and two brothers; Cecil Ward of Banner Elk and Eugene Ward. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister Alphea Hollars and one brother Melvin Ward.
Friends may call at the residence at any time. Online condolences may be sent to the Ward family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Ward family.