Gary Ward's Obituary
Gary Dale Ward, 65, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Fair Havens Christian Village in Decatur. He was born November 23, 1953 in Decatur, the son of Eugene and Ruth Bean Ward.
Gary was an employee of Norfolk Southern Railroad.
He is survived by his mother of Decatur; two children, Jenny (Trey) Garver of Decatur; and Jason (Cassie) Ward of Tampa, Florida; and seven grandchildren, Jacob and Evelyn Garver; and Madelyn, Rhett, Danica, Shianne, and Colt Ward. He is also survived by a sister, Ruth Ann (Dwaine) Bankson of Fort Myers, Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father; and a brother, Bobby Ward.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Mario Velasco for the excellent care Gary received.
A graveside service will be held at Fairlawn Cemetery in Decatur at noon on Friday, March 15th. Friends are asked to meet at the Star of Hope Mausoleum at Graceland Cemetery at 11:30 on Friday for the procession to Fairlawn.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Decatur Cancer Care Center Clinical Research .
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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