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
Melinda Kelly says:
August 4, 2020
I am so sorry Nancy. Al was such a good friend to me. I will miss him dearly. I am praying for your peace and comfort.
Ken Kelly says:
August 3, 2020
What a great guy, always positive and optimistic, never had a bad word. The world needs more men like Al. Be joyful of his life.
Linda Aldridge Ellison says:
August 3, 2020
Nancy and family I was so shocked and saddened to see Al had passed. He has always been such a delightful ski club member! Such a happy and friendly guy! He was so proud to get to ski free at Canaan since he was over 70! Several of us were skiing together on a west trip when I hit a covered spring that threw me into the air. Al, who was behind, to witness the performance, said “ I wondered why you were doing jumps on that steep slope, and to land on your brand new helmet !” laughing and smiling ear to ear. RIP Al. Members in the ski club will always remember and miss you!!!
Tom Keefer says:
August 3, 2020
I worked with Al for many years at Belle. He was a great support. He will be missed.
Reva Kessler says:
August 4, 2020
Nancy,
I am so sorry to see your husbands passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I hope you are doing well.
Larry & Diane Grizzle says:
August 3, 2020
So sorry for your loss, I have worked and played golf with Al for a lot of years. Such a wonderful man… our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Larry & Diane Grizzle