Roy Ward

Roy Ward, age 83, of Rogersville, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. He was of the Apostolic faith and attended First Apostolic Christian Church of Kingsport. He enjoyed carpentry and gardening. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Violet Ward; parents, George and Betty Ward; brother, Clyde Ward; and sister, Lucille Jobe. He is survived by his daughter, Velma Ward Kincheloe and husband, Lyle; son, Donnie Roy (Duck) Ward and wife, Connie; 3 sisters, Georgia Mae Mallett of TX, Mildred Simpson and Minnie Staples; brother, Ed Ward; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. The family would like to thank the staff of Smoky Mountain Hospice for their care and support for Mr. Ward. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Friday, November 6, 2015 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill. Funeral services will begin at 7:00 pm with Pastor Tommy Benton officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Bowser Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cartertrent.com. Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill is proudly serving the Ward family.