David Allen Ward, 66, of Waynesboro, Virginia died on February 23, 2024, in Waynesboro, VA.

Born October 19,1957 in Marietta, Ohio to Kenneth A Ward and Mary J. Ward. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Barry Ward, sisters Joann Plessinger and Kathy Morris. Step daughter Sonya Paschall.

David was first and foremost a loving family man. He sacrificed any and all he had to offer for anyone he called family. Despite any disadvantages he always found a way to be there and provide with loving and open arms. David will be forever will forever be in our hearts and missed “Deerly”. Even through his last days and ailments he rested assured leaving an unmatched legacy for his family.

David is survived by his sole son, David Allen Ward II and fiancé Ebony Smith of Eastman, Georgia, grandsons Jaydon Allen Ward and Peyton Alexander Ward of Ivy, Virginia. The love of his life and mother of his beloved son, Louise J. Paschall of Waynesboro, Virginia who he loved and cherished for over 40 years. Four stepsons, Royal Paschall Jr of Charlottesville, Virginia, David Paschall, Rodney Paschall and Royshannon Paschall of Waynesbo Virginia. Step daughter Roxanne Williams of Arapaho, North Carolina. His dear brother Steve Ward of New Matamoras, Ohio, sisters Janet Ward of Cape Coral, Florida, Marilyn Washburn Gorrel of Marietta, Ohio and Sherry Waterman or Marietta Ohio. Not to mention and whole buckload of cherished nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to his best friend Andy Johnson of Crozet, Virginia.

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