Gilbert L. Ward
Gilbert L. Ward, 78, of Wingett Run passed away on May 18, 2019, of an illness at his home. He was born on December 31, 1940, in New Matamoras, a son of Alice Holland Ward and Glenn Ward.
Gilbert had been employed as a truck driver for Graham Precast Concrete and was a veteran of the U. S. Army.
On November 9, 1961, he married Wanda Williams who survives with 2 daughters and 1 son: Anita Antill of Wingett Run, Linneau (Brian) Moore of Wingett Run and Bryan Ward of Marietta, 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren, brother Victor Ward, 2 half sisters and 3 half brothers. He was preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law Randy Antill.
At his request, he was cremated and burial will be at a later date. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.