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Obituary
Ralph V. Ward,
93 of Catonsville, MD, formerly of Huntington, WV passed away Friday, May,
9, 2014 at the Seasons Hospice at North West Hospital, in Randallstown, MD.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the
Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Tim Porter. Burial will follow in Woodmere
Memorial Park, Huntington. Ralph was born December 28, 1920 in Huntington,
WV a son of the late Stonewall Jackson and Cora Jane Walters Ward; he was
also preceded in death by his wife Manda Jean Ward. His survivors include,
two daughters and sons-in-law: Linda(James) Tony of Jessup, MD, Patty
Brammell Johns (Dave) of San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren: Jonathan Tony,
Bill (Giovanna) Tony, Andrea Tony, Joshua (Marion) Brammell, Abbey Brammell
and Stefan Bishop. In addition he is survived by the following
great-grandchildren: Justin and Christian Tony, Bella and Liam and Baby
Brammell and Daisy and True Bishop and a host of friends. He was a retired
machinist having worked for Owen-Illinois. After retiring, he continued to
be a volunteer for the Huntington Onized Credit Union, holding various
offices, including President and Treasurer. While in the military he served
in E Company, 2nd Battalion, 302nd Regiment, 94th Infantry Division,
European Theater during WWII. He was part of the Army of Occupation in
Germany involved in four battles: Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and
Central Europe. Ralph received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and the Good
Conduct Medal. He held multiple offices in service organizations: member of
the VFW Post 1064, American Legion Post 93 and the DAV Chapter 2. In
addition he was a member of the honor guard for over twenty years. Ralph
bowled for over thirty years becoming a member of the 300 club four times.
Among his hobbies were music , he played the piano, banjo, guitar and
harmonica; he was a student of the financial markets, and a gardener
extraordinaire (his tomatoes and cucumbers were legendary). Ralph also
traveled extensively and was well read (self-educated). He wanted to be
remembered as a man who loved his wife of 68 years, Jean, his girls,
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other family members. He was honored
to serve his country. He was a student of history and proud of his family
ancestry. Ralph was a model citizen of his country, West Virginia,
Huntington and Westmoreland. A good neighbor to all, he was always ready to
help anyone in need. His razor sharp wit and twinkling eyes will be missed
by all who knew him. He was our Hero. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m.
Friday May 16, 2014 at the Reger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers
contributions may be made to the Huntington, City Mission. Military rites
will be performed by American Legion Post 93 of Kenova and the Army Honor
Guard of Kingwood, WV.
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