Edward Daron Ward, age 86, of Clarksville, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at his residence.

Edward was born December 21, 1928, in Goldsboro, NC, to the late Reuben Ward and Leona Nordan Ward.

He was retired from the Department of Defense and was a US Navy veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict.

Edward is survived by his wife, Nancy North Ward; four sons, Keith (Michelle) Kaufman and David (Jamie) Ward, both of Nashville, Michael (Ronda) Ward of Phoenix, AZ, and Andrew (Loni) Ward of Clarksville; sister, Bernice Barwick; and ten grandchildren, Drew, Kyle, Jaime, Travis, Brian, Adam, Kayla, Kira, Maisie, and Joshua.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life service at a later date.|

Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.

Online condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.