Obituary of Floyd Marshall Ward

Floyd Marshall Ward, age 84, of Northside Drive, Sugar Grove, the Laurel Creek community, passed away Monday evening, December 7, 2015 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Born January 20, 1931 in Watauga County, he was a son of Vance Presnell and Sarah Melinda Ward. After serving 14 years in the US Navy, Floyd returned home to carpentry and farming. He raised and marketed Christmas trees and ornamental shrubbery. As a member of the American Legion Post #130 and the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 90, Floyd enjoyed serving on the Honors Guard and transporting veterans to the Asheville and Johnson City VA Medical Centers. An all-around great guy, Floyd was a loving husband, Dad and Papaw. He was loved and will be missed by all. Mr. Ward is survived by his wife, Caroline Ward; son, Joseph Trivette and wife, Mindy, and grandsons, Zachary and Conner Trivette, all of Vilas; five sisters, Myrtle Carpenter of Granite Falls, Reba Presnell of Pickens, SC, Eunice Harmon and husband, Ralph, of Banner Elk, Maxine South of Granite Falls, and Catherine South and husband, Bill, of Zionville; and one brother, Ricky Presnell and wife, Carol, of Easley, SC. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters: Lillie Ann Miller, Susie Presnell and Mamie Eller and by three brothers: Arnold, John and Charlie Ward. Memorial services for Floyd Marshall Ward will be conducted Saturday afternoon, January 16, 2016 at 2 oclock at Bethel Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Larry Wilson. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion Post #130 and the Diabled American Veterans Chapter 90. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Austin & Barnes to assist the family with expenses. Online condolences may be shared at the website austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Ward family.