Albert Ward

Albert Ward, 63, a resident of Bayou L'Ourse and a native of Buchanan County, Virginia passed away Friday, April 3, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Albert was born on February 1, 1952 in Buchanan County, Virginia the son of Tom and Nora Blankenship Ward. Albert loved to be in the outdoors fishing or hunting and also loved to watch wrestling. He was a man who enjoyed spending time with his family, but especially loved spending time with his two dogs, Shorty and Miley. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Marleen Ward of Patterson, three daughters, Lisa Ward and Cynthia Ward both of Raven, Virginia, Jessica Ward of Bayou L'Ourse; three step children Geraldine Soto of Morgan City, Gerald Guillory of Bayou Vista, Darlene Frye of Patterson; 20 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, two brothers, George Ward of North Carolina and Needom Ward of Virginia; one sister, Nancy Ward of Virginia. Albert was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Sam Citrano; four brothers, Sammy Ward, James Ward, Melvin Ward, Frank Ward. A visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Honaker Funeral Home in Honaker, Virginia, with the funeral service being held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at the funeral home. Following the services Albert will be laid to rest in the Blankenship-Rowe Cemetery in Rowe, Virginia.