Mr. Ward was retired from Columbia Metropolitan Airport Fire and Rescue and Lexington County Fire Services. He was the owner of Ward’s Lawn Service, LLC.
Mr. Ward is survived by his wife, Rica Sheehan-Ward; his children, Aaron Ward, Courtney Ward, Camden Sheehan, Hunter Sheehan, Savannah Jackson; brothers, Scott Ward, Kenny (Tonya) Ward, David (Deree) Ward, Donny (Penny) Ward; sisters, Lisa Jenkins, Mary “Sissy” (Johnny) Ward; numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his siblings, Libby Slack, CeCe Ward and Marshall “Bubba” Ward.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, West Columbia Chapel, with interment to follow in Southland Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Jeff Chavis Foundation.