Fred “Bud” Ward, age 76, of Clarksville, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at his residence.
Bud was born in Harlan County, KY, to the late James Ward and Ethel Ward Jackson. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Bo Ward and Selywn Ward; and two sisters, Linda Talbott and Chiquita Wilson.
Bud was a member of Grace Church of the Nazarene. He was a lover of gospel music and his church.
Funeral service will be held Friday, March 11, at 11:00 AM, at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, with Rev. Alvin Hitchcock and Pastor Steve Estep officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, March 10, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, and Friday, March 11, from 9:00 AM until the hour of service, at the funeral home.
Bud is survived by two brothers, Ray Ward of Dover, TN and Zyndle Ward of Blytheville, AR; two sisters, Mae Shelton of Clarksville and LaDonna Barger of Stuttgart, AK; and special caregiver, Shelley Luker.
Pallbearers will be Randy Ward, Ronnie Ward, Bobby Ward, Anthony Ward, Timothy Shelton, and Brian Williams.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Church of the Nazarene Building Fund, 3135 Trenton Road, Clarksville, TN 37040.