Edward Allen Ward
November 25, 1943 - July 31, 2020
Charleston, WV
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Edward Allen Ward
November 25, 1943 - July 31, 2020
Charleston, WV
Obituary
Edward Allen Ward, 76, of Charleston, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at the Arthur B. Hodges Center, Charleston.
He was born on November 25, 1943 to the late Mildred and Kenneth E. Ward of Clay.
Allen was a graduate of Clay High School and West Virginia University College of Engineering, where he also received his Masters in Chemical Engineering. Additionally, at WVU he was a proud member of the social fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha.
He was employed at E.I. DuPont at the Nemours Plant in Belle retiring at the age of 57, after 38 years of service.
Allen was a member of Christ Church United Methodist, Charleston, an active member of the Charleston Ski Club and a supporter of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra. He also enjoyed playing golf, hiking, skiing and traveling with his family, especially to Yellowstone National Park.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nancy Worrell Ward; son, Kenneth Donald Ward of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Betsy Lynne Ward of Alpharetta, GA; brother, Kenneth Arden (Carol) Ward of Pearland, TX; nephews, Garry and Carl Ward; cousin, Ruth Ann Lyle of Mount Airy, NC and her son John Durham .
Due to COVID -19, the services will be private at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston. Allen will be entombed at Elk Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum, Big Chimney.
In lieu of flowers the family is suggesting donations be made to; Kenneth and Mildred Ward Scholarship for Clay County High School Students excelling in Math and Science, via the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Scholarship Committee, 900 Lee Street East, 16th Floor, Charleston, WV 25301 and/or Christ Church United Methodist, 1221 Quarrier St. Charleston, WV 25301.
Condolences may be sent to the family at:www.barlowbonsall.com .
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Below is a copy of the link for live streaming for Allen Ward’s service which starts at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2020.
17 responses to Edward Allen Ward
John L Gilbert says:
August 7, 2020
I first met Al when I went to work at the DuPont Belle Plant in June, 1967 and a friendship was immediately born. We were in different groups and only met occasionally until I took up golf about 1980 and found Al to be, and become ,my biggest but friendly competitor. We made numerous golfing trips all over the eastern USA and normally Al and I traveled and roomed together on those trips. We became very close and after our retirement I moved to South Carolina but we still met up for golf outings. Found Al to be a man of integrity who could talk with knowledge on a wide variety of topics. I came back to WV to visit family on June 1, 2020 and contacted Al to meet me for lunch at the Tidewater. We had a long lunch and then found a bench out in the Mall and talked for a long time. This was the last time I got to speak with Al and now realize how very much God blessed me for that last opportunity. My sincerest condolences to Nancy and family and pray that God will give you the grace and strength to now move forward without Al. He will be truly missed but never forgotten.
C.J. (Joe) Masker says:
August 6, 2020
I first met Al In 1978 when I was assigned to Meyhacrylates to train as a process operator. I was very impressed by his friendliness and willingness to share his knowledge when asked. He was able to deliver that knowledge to those unschooled in the engineering or chemistry disciplines in such a way as to make it understandable. Al was one of the nicest men I’ve known and I am proud to be able to count him among my friends. Rest In Peace Allen.
Marilyn Murdock says:
August 5, 2020
Nancy, we are so saddened to hear of Allen’s passing. Our prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Marilyn and Bill Murdock
Dave and Donna Denison says:
August 5, 2020
Nancy,
We will miss seeing Al’s smiling face at Deerfield Village. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Dave and Donna Denison
Vicky Sporck says:
August 5, 2020
Nancy and family
Tom and I are saddened to hear of Al’s passing. He and Tom were great assistants at the WomanSong concerts for many years. We will have you in our prayers.
The Sporck’s