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1939 - 2020
 Lavender "Buddy" Ward, born September 14, 1939, went home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2020. He was 80 years old when he passed peacefully at his home on Whitten Ridge Road, in Milton, WV, of natural causes. He was retired from the former SuperValu Warehouse in Milton, WV, where he had many friends and coworkers that he thought the world of. Buddy is survived by his two daughters and sons-in-law, Robin Ward Casto and Dave, Alesia Ward Willis and Tyler, all from Milton; two very special people in his life, Bill Massie and David Bowcott (deceased) whom he loved like his own sons; five grandchildren and their spouses/partners, Brittany Bowcott and Jack, Jessica and Sammy Evans, Tyler Bowcott, Ethan Hager and Emily, Sara Smith and grandson Chad Massie (deceased). He has five great-grandchildren and one on the way. He loved bringing candy to his babies every chance he got, and they so looked forward to a Poppaw Buddy visit: Laynah, Shyla, Emmitt, Kaiser, and Avalee. Buddy is also survived by a very special friend, Goldie Powell where he loved spending time with, she and her family. He was preceded in death by his father John Sherman Ward, mother Ima Chapman Ward and two siblings John William Ward and Vivian Ward Clark. There are two surviving siblings, Denny Ward of Whitten Ridge and Jane Ward Martin of Ashton, WV, as well as many nieces, nephews, special cousins, and friends. He will be sadly missed by so many who loved him! Due to the current circumstances we will be having private graveside services at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Milton. Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 17 condolences.
David Evans
Monday May 11, 2020 at
3:22 PM
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So sorry to hear of the passing of my good friend & working BUDDY. He was a great guy, I worked with him for many years at Super-Valu in Milton & he was a great friend to our family also.
He will always be missed by his MANY FRIENDS!
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Rex & Irene Evans
Monday May 11, 2020 at
3:00 PM
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So sad to hear of Buddy passing, He had been a good friend of ours for many years. He always loved to tell me "Irene when I kick the bucket you had better get your shovel & start digging because you are just as OLD as I am" His friendly personality & BIG Smile will always be missed.
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Vonda Freeland
kandita69@yahoo.com
Sunday May 3, 2020 at
5:57 AM
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Buddy was a great man. He was always smiling. He treated me like I was one of his own kids. He will be missed very much.
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Jane Serafine-Ward
Sunday May 3, 2020 at
5:48 AM
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So sorry for your loss. Bud I will miss you, always looked forward to seeing you at the reunion each year. Eugene and Bud are in the hands of God now.
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Shawn Collins
Friday May 1, 2020 at
11:33 PM
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I am sorry for your loss he was like a uncle to me he will be missed.
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Sonya Johnson
Sjsonnieleigh173@gmail.com
Friday May 1, 2020 at
10:54 AM
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Many prayers for family and friends of Uncle Buddy! He was a wonderful man and will truly be missed. My mommy (Sarah) loved him and so do I. God bless you as you lay him to rest. ??????
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Lacey Thompson
Friday May 1, 2020 at
5:45 AM
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The “doll babies” at the Pleasant Valley Hospital Infusion Center are so sad to hear if Buddy’s passing. He was such joy and we loved every visit from him. Everyone that knew him was blessed.
- Lacey, Sarah, Judy, Cindy, Whitney
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Stu Gore
Wednesday April 29, 2020 at
3:31 PM
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See you on the Other Side my old friend. Always smiling, always a good word to say about anyone, always uplifting people. Sad to see you leave us so soon. Rest in Peace Buddy.
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Ashley
Wednesday April 29, 2020 at
10:03 AM
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He was a very sweet man. I work at the local grocery store and looked forward to seeing him on a weekly visit. He always called my babydoll and would talk to me like he had known me for years. My condolences to the family on the loss of a sweet, gentle soul.
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Dana Edmonds
Wednesday April 29, 2020 at
2:33 AM
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Buddy was a very special person and will be greatly missed, sorry for your loss
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Phil & Betty Chapman Lucas
Tuesday April 28, 2020 at
7:51 PM
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Sorry to hear about Buddy. I have known Buddy Ward and his parents since I was a kid. Prayers for the Ward Family.
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Grace Marie (Champan)Keesee
Tuesday April 28, 2020 at
7:35 PM
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Sorry for you loss. My heart feels your pain. You are in my prayers during this time. Love always
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Debi Cook
Tuesday April 28, 2020 at
6:09 PM
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Love you so dearly Bud. I miss you already!
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Wanda Canon (Sarah’s Aunt)
Tuesday April 28, 2020 at
6:03 PM
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Buddy was a joy-filled, sweet man. I will miss his contagious smile.
My sympathies to his family..
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Paula Meadows McCartney
Tuesday April 28, 2020 at
3:38 PM
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Buddy was a great man and neighbor, always wave or said hi. Always ask how are you doing, gives the best hugs. He watched all of use kids on the ridge grow up. RIP Buddy. You will be sadly missed by your friends and neighbors.
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Eleita Kinard
Tuesday April 28, 2020 at
11:28 AM
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Alesia and Robin, so sorry for your loss and I know the sadness you are feeling today. Thoughts and prayers for you and all of your family.
Eleita
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Al Rigsby
Tuesday April 28, 2020 at
7:14 AM
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Buddy was a wonderful person. I couldn’t have asked for a better neighbor. He was known as the mayor of Whitten Ridge. My sons absolutely loved Buddy and would stop and talk to him often. He became a McDonald’s regular the last year or so and will be sadly missed by his McDonald’s family. Prayers be with you all god bless. From the Rigsby Family
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