Bernard Leroy Ward
(November 4, 1940 - February 23, 2020)

Bernard Leroy Ward, 79, of Huntington, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Bob Hayes at 11:00 am on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the 5th Street Church of Christ. Burial will follow in the Maple Hill Section of Dock's Creek Cemetery. Bernard was born on November 4, 1940 in Huntington, WV to the late Mary Catherine Chatterton. He was a fork truck operator for Houdaille Industries. He was a dedicated member of the Church of Christ for 63 years. He loved the church and God. He enjoyed golf, singing, and loved Marshall sports. In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by his step-father, Pearly Chatterton; and a brother, Ken Ward. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Trish Ward; three children, Debbie Simms (Bob), Tim Ward (Lori), Sherri Deatherage (Mark); eight grandchildren, Michael Deatherage, Lindsay Ward, Rachel Deatherage Brown, Jeremy Ward, Tabitha Deatherage, Heather Ward, Eric Ward, Glennda Simms; step great grandchild, Griffin Brown; one brother, Bill Chatterton. Friends may call from 6-8 pm on Thursday at the 5th Street Church of Christ. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family.