Russell H. Ward Sr. 1919-2003 Obituary
Russell H. Ward Sr., 83, a resident of Route 4, Elkins, Arnold Hill, passed away Sunday morning, May 25, 2003, at his home.
He was born Aug. 17, 1919, in Elkins, a son of the late Squire Russell Ward and the late Ruth Chenoweth Ward.
On Jan. 7, 1940, at Monterey, Va., he was married to Rachel Marie Weese Ward, who survives at Arnold Hill. Also surviving are two sons, Russell H. Ward II, and Charles S. Ward and wife, Vickie, of Elkins; and one daughter, Cynthia S. Talbott and husband, Darroll, of Elkins. A sister, Mary Gallagher of Sequim, Wa.; and seven grandchildren, Russell H. Ward III, T.C. Ward, Charles S. “Chuck” Ward, Douglas K. Summerfield, Amy M. Roberts, Samuel C. Talbott and Sarah G. Talbott; and a great grandchild, Russell H. Ward IV, also survive.
Also preceding him in death were two daughters, Sheila Gray Ward and Judy M. Summerfield; two sisters, Thelma Witt and Kathleen Gauley; and three brothers, Edward “Ted” Ward, Tommy Ward and Neal Ward.
Mr. Ward was lifelong resident of Randolph County and resided on Arnold Hill for the past 40 years. He was a machinist and welder and operated Ward’s Welding and Machine Shop from 1969 until his retirement. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army, and was a member of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion.
Mr. Ward was a member of the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church where he was baptized at the age of 2 and was a member, elder and Sunday school teacher at the former Midland Memorial Presbyterian Church until its closure. Mr. Ward enjoyed gardening and working outside his home. He was an avid carpenter and woodworker and will be remembered for his intricate woodcarvings.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. On Wednesday, he will be moved to the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church for visitation from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Jeff Falter will officiate and interment will follow in the Elkins Memorial Gardens.
Full military rites will be accorded at the gravesite by members of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Memorial contributions may be made to Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, 450 S. Randolph Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241 or to Mountain Hospice, 1410 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va., 26250, in memory of Mr. Ward.
The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Russell H. Ward Sr.
Russell H. Ward Sr. 1919-2003 Obituary
