KENNETH RAYMOND WARD

Kenneth Raymond Ward, 67, of Bluefield, VA, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019. Born in Watseka, IL, he was the son of the late John Richard and Betty June Ward. Kenny was a member of the Bluefield Virginia Church of God. He was a Chicago Bear and Nascar fan. He also worked the "chains" for Graham High School football games.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife: Ethel Akers Ward; his children: Brian Mullin of Green Valley, WV, Anna Dancy and husband, Raymond of Bluefield, VA, Kathy Abel and husband, Allen of Clearfork, VA; siblings: Ricky, Billy, Jimbo, Danny, David, Janey, Donna, Diane and Debbie; grandchildren: Jessica Beck and husband, Christopher, Gabby Abel and companion, Cody Jackson and James "Buck" Abel; great-grandchildren: Casey Jackson and Cameron Beck; special friends: David and Cathy Anderson and Brian Keen.

A memorial service to celebrate Kenny's life will be held Friday, July 26, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Bluefield Virginia Church of God with Pastor Tony Ellis officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Friday at the Church from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the service.

Dudley Memorial is serving the Ward family.