Ronald E. Ward

Ronald Eugene Ward, age 69, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by mother, Lucy Ward; sisters, Mary Byrd, Linda Ward; brothers, Samuel Ward, William Ward, Jr.; nephew, Tim Ward, Jr.; great-granddaughter, Cassie Sing; and very special in-laws, Albert and Margaret Beeler. He is survived and will be forever missed by his wife of 49 years, Sandra Ward; father, William "Bill" Ward; son, Timothy "Scott" Ward and wife Dolly; daughter, Bridgett Claiborne and husband Wayne; brothers, Arthur Ward (Caron), Tim Ward (Ora Lee); sisters, Helen Monger (Button), Barbara Titlow (Roy), Darlene Hickson  (Snapper); brother-in-law, Steve Beeler (Andrea); sister-in-law, Judy Vindheim (Danny); special grandchildren, Jessica Zimmer (Blaine); great-grandson Bryson Zimmer; grandson Jacob Claiborne; grandchildren, Scotty Sing, Anthony Sing (Courtney); great-grandchildren, Kylan and Kason Sing, Cayden and Jordon Sing; and many special nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 4th from 5-7pm at East Sunnyview Baptist Church. The Memorial Service will follow at 7 pm, with Rev. Bill Claiborne officiating. The family...[more]

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ill meet at East Veterans Cemetery on Friday, February 5th at 9:30 at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery on John Sevier Highway for the Interment. In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to cover medical and burial expenses. A special thank you to Bill, Jenny and Sue Claiborne and Mike and Carole Southerland. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel and Crematory is honored to serve the family and invites you to view and sign their online guestbook below.