Ronald L. Ward, 84, went home to be with the Lord on August 3, 2017. He was born in Columbus to Howard and Helen (Brill) Ward. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Joan Daniel. Ronald proudly served in the US Army. He is going to be greatly missed by his loving wife of 63 years Rina D. (Pagura) Ward; sons Craig S. (Lori) Ward and Gary L. (Kimberly) Ward; and his grandchildren Austin, Melissa, Jessica, Connor, Bethany, Danielle, and Zachary. Ronald's family will receive friends from 12:30 PM on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at the SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 North High Street. His funeral will immediately follow there at 1:30 PM with Pastor Tim Waggoner officiating. Private burial will take place. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ronald's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association by going to www.alz.org. The family would like to extend a special thank you to OhioHealth Hospice, and the nurses in the Palliative Care Unit at Riverside Methodist Hospital.