Obituary of Hillard Dewey Ward

Hillard Dewey Ward, age 76, of Big Branch Road, Sugar Grove, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Watauga Medical Center. Born March 4, 1944 in Watauga County, he was a son of Dewey and Anita Ward. Mr. Ward was of the Baptist faith. He always enjoyed spending quality time with his family, especially the times trout fishing and hiking in the woods and just being outdoors with them. His second passion was working the family farm raising tobacco, Christmas trees, cutting trees and splitting wood for family use. His favorite pastime was working with and repairing old model jeeps. Mr. Ward is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Linda Hicks Ward; and daughters, Barbara Ward Jones and husband, Anthony, of Elk Park and Susanne Ward of Sugar Grove. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank and Earl Ward; and sisters, Carolyn McGuire, Jessie Ballew and Marie Presnell. Funeral services for Hillard Dewey Ward will be conducted Friday afternoon, August 21, at 2 o'clock at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Chapel, officiated by Rev. Richard Trivette. The body will lie in state at the chapel from 1 until 2 o'clock, prior to services. Graveside services will follow in the Ward Cemetery. The family respectfully request those attending to please wear a mask and to observe social distancing. Online condolences may be shared at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Ward family.