Marion Ward

Gene Ward "Pappy", age 88 of Utica passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Hermitage Nursing & Rehab in Owensboro. He was born April 22, 1933 in Henderson, Kentucky the son of the late Francis and Mary Husk Ward. "Pappy" was a loving man, always kind and willing to help anyone in need. He was the last Mayor of Diamond Lake. Aside from his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Elizabeth McGuire Ward, his second wife, Virginia Hall Ward, and a daughter-in-law, Judy Lynn Ward. "Pappy" is survived by his sons, David (Cathy) and Joey Ward, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, his siblings, Frances Fendell (Maxi), Sally Moore, Roger Ward (Ann), and Jerry Ward (Lorie) and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Miller Schapmire Funeral Home in Hartford with Rev. J. W. Haire officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 p.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home Expressions of sympathy can be made in the form of donations to the Wounded Warrior Project. Miller-Schapmire Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Ward. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Gene "Pappy" Ward and sign his virtual guestbook at www.millerschapmire.com.