Robert Theodore Ward, age 72, of Hixson, Tennessee passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Terri Griswold Ward; two children: Ensley Ward Riley (Matt), and Allison Ward; his beloved grandchildren: Ayden Ward and Conner Santaniello; siblings Richard Ward, Evelyn Ward Brown, and James Ward; plus many nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; Benjamin Ward and Louise McGhee Ward; and his siblings Benjamin Ward Jr. and Shirley Ward Sirt.
From 1970 to 1974 Robert was a Sergeant in United States Marine Corps. He was also the leader of a RECON Special Force team serving in Vietnam. He continued to be a proud marine his entire life.
Robert was a member of St. Jude’s Catholic Church of Chattanooga and was a member of the Iron Workers local 704 from 1974-2004. He served as the President of the Girls Softball Association of Chattanooga and was the head coach of multiple teams throughout several decades.
Visitation will be held on October 1, 2022 at St. Jude’s Catholic Church from 11:00-11:45am followed by a funeral mass at 12:00pm. Flowers can be sent directly to the church at 930 Ashland Terrace Chattanooga, TN 37415.
Arrangements are under the care of the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.