Ward William Netherton Sr., 79, of Louisville, passed away April 8, 2017. He was retired from Louisville Water Company and was a member of Summitt Heights United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Christine Netherton Sr.; and his brother, Chester Netherton Jr. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Netherton; sons, Bill Netherton Jr.(Michelle), Kelly Netherton(Sharon), and Chris Netherton(Laura Ann); grandchildren, Elaine Netherton, Andrew Netherton, Emily Netherton, Evan Netherton, Cole Netherton, and Ethan Netherton; stepgrandchildren, Jordan Nutt, Joshua Nutt, Michael Savino, Victoria Savino, and Robert Savino; great-granddaughter, Beckley Savino; and a step-great-granddaughter, Audrey Nutt. Funeral service will be 2pm Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Evergreen Funeral Home with entombment in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be 11am-2pm Thursday. Memorial contributions can be made to Hosparus.