Raymond Otto "Buddy" Ward, Jr., passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Buddy was born September 28 1959 in Huntington, WV a son of the late Raymond Otto Ward, Sr. and Gracie Christian Ward. He is survived by his mother and one sister, Donna (Jason) Carter, two children, Steven Ray Ward (Ashley) and Amy-Jo Ward both of Huntington. In addition, six grandchildren, Brittney, Camron, Cody, Brielle, Devin, and Kaya-Marie, survive him as well. A special nephew and niece, Timothy Ray (Alisha) and Tammie Lynn (Jason) Kincaid, one Aunt Jo Ann Christian of Rittman, Ohio and one Uncle Sonny (Bertie) Christian of Kenova also survive. A special thanks to Curtis Davis and Keith Maynard for taking care of Bud during his illness. A thank you to Dr. Stoner and staff and all at the Hospice House also. Friends may call from 6-8 PM Friday at the Reger Funeral Home and the memorial service will be at 8:00 PM Friday.