CARTER COUNTY, TN - OBITUARIES - Arnold F. Ward, 21 Jul 2003
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Arnold F. Ward 

Arnold F. Ward, age 77, South Hills Estate, Elizabethton, died 
Monday, July 21, 2003 at Pine Ridge Care Center, Elizabethton following 
a brief illness. 
A native of Bethany, N.C., he had lived in Elizabethton most of his life. 
He was the son of the late Amos and Melinda Ward. 
He was of the Pentecostal faith. 
Mr. Ward was a retired construction worker. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran 
having served in World War II. 
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lillie 
Ann Miller. 
Survivors include his wife, Betty Wilson Ward, of the home; two sons, 
Robin Ward, of Panama City, Fla.; Todd Ward, of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; 
two daughters, Amy Ward, of Atlanta, Ga.; Kristie Ward, of Sparta, N.C.; 
five grandchildren; three brothers, Floyd Ward, of Boone, N.C.; John 
Ward, of Hickory, N.C.; Charlie Ward, of Boone, N.C.; four sisters, 
Myrtle Carpenter and Mamie Eller, both of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; Maxine 
South and Katherine South, both of Boone, N.C.; a step mother, Bessie 
Hollins, N.C.; two step-sons, Ricky Oliver and David Oliver, both of 
Elizabethton; two step-daughters, Teresa Oliver and Bonnie Miller, both 
of Elizabethton; nine step grandchildren, and eight step great 
grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. 
Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is in charge of arrangements.

WARD -- The funeral service for Arnold F. Ward, age 77, South 
Hills Estate, Elizabethton who died Monday, July 21, 2003, will be 
conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home 
Chapel of Peace with Rev. Dean Presnell officiating. Music will be 
under the direction of Mack Presnell. The graveside service and 
interment will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2003 at Mountain 
Home National Cemetery. Military honors to be accorded by Capt. Lynn 
H. Folsom V.F.W. Post #2166. Active pallbearers will be James Hill, 
Tommy Roberson, Thomas Cooper, Chris Oliver, Jack Wilson and Bobby 
Gordon. Honorary pallbearers will be John Hilbert, Eric Bynum, Greg 
Miller and Derek Gouge. Those who plan to attend the graveside 
service are asked to meet at the funeral home chapel at 10 a.m. 
Thursday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will receive 
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral 
Home Chapel of Peace, or friends may call other times at the residence 
208B South Hills Estates, Elizabethton. Online condolences may be sent 
to the family through our Web site at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. 
Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is in charge of arrangements. 


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