Thomas E. “Buddy” Ward, 72, of Proctorville passed away on November 13, 2020. He was born July 27, 1948 in Wayne County, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents Sherrill and Louise Ward of Chesapeake, Ohio. Surviving include his wife Vicki Ward and children Michael (Tessa) Ward, Joshua (Stephanie) Ward, Jack Matthew (Lisa) Dillon, and Amy Dillon; grandchildren Cody Ward, Maddie Ward, Harley Ward, and Nicholas (Anyssa) Dillon; his fur family Tahlula, Hank, and Artemis. Buddy was a bookkeeper for Bonanza of WV, constituting of 16 stores all over the state. He was a lifelong member of Bethel United Methodist Church. He served there as member of the board, Sunday School Superintendent, and Treasurer. After the church closed he attended Defender United Methodist Church in Chesapeake. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Masons, Lodge #550. He loved his Cincinnati Reds and Bengals, attending as many games as possible. Funeral Service will be held at 10 A.M. Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Hall Funeral Home in Proctorville, Ohio with Pastor Bill Flannery officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, OH. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at ehallfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Jude’s in his name: St. Jude’s Children Hospital Memorial and Honor Gifts PO Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38148-0142
