"So sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories even though it has been so many years. The photo tribute was great to see. Cindy, my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Give your mom an extra hug from me. Alison "
In loving memory of
Richard L. "Dick" Ward
January 1, 1936 - November 8, 2019
Richard L. "Dick" Ward
Canton - Richard L. "Dick" Ward, 83, of Canton, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
He was born on January 1, 1936, in Astoria, to Marshall and Eleanor (Hamm) Ward. They preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Ida (Bailey) Ward, whom he married in 1955.
Also surviving are three children, Cindy Rose (Bernard) Royer, Randy Allen Ward, and Cheryl Lynn (Marty Smith) Ward, and one brother Wendall Wayne Ward, four grandchildren, Benny (Darleen) Royer, Brian Royer, Matthew (Amy) Ward, and Scott (Cassie) Ward, and eight great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother Ronald Ward, and one sister Sharon Kay McCloskey.
Dick worked for Caterpillar in security for 30 years retiring in 1992. He attended the Church of the Brethren, and was a member of the Odd Fellows in Canton. Dick was an avid investor, he enjoyed golf, fishing, bowling, and baseball especially the St. Louis Cardinals. Most of all he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather to all his family.
A visitation will be held at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society in Canton.
To view Dick's video tribute or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"We?re so sorry for your loss . We?re thinking of you all . Your in our thoughts and prayers . Love you ! Carol Ann and Rick . "
"Brian, I am so sorry for the loss of your grandfather! My sympathies to you and your family! "
"Randy and Cheryl. I?m sorry for your loss. You dad was a great guy. Sincerely, Joetta (Harris) Workman"
"Ida, Cheryl and Marty, Cindy and Bernard, Randy, and all the rest of the family, I was so saddened when I saw this in the paper this morning. I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. What a wonderful man. I always have enjoyed talking to him (especially about the St. Louis Cardinals) and about his wonderful family. My heart is very saddened for your loss. I am sorry I will not be able to attend the service due to work obligations. I will certainly be praying and thinking of you all during this sorrowful time. I love you all and it is with deepest sympathy that I send this message. Love, Sandra and Darren Clendenny"
"Cheryl and family, sending you all thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. I'm so very sorry for your loss of your Dad.
My most sincere sympathy and condolences to you and yours. Hugs. Thinking of you. ??"