Marvin A. Ward

Marvin A. Ward, 87, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2024 in the home that he loved, at his farm surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 28, 1937 near Beallsville, a son of the late Ralph and Esther Phillips Ward.

A 1955 graduate of Beallsville High School, Marvin also attended McKinley Sheet Metal School. He worked in construction and retired from the former Ormet Corporation with 34 years of service; he was also an Army Reservist. He was a 4-H advisor and organized the first Saddle Horse 4-H Club in Monroe County with his wife, Betty. He was an original member of the Circle M Riding Club, Rolling Hills Horse Exhibitors Association Club, and South Eastern Ohio Horse Exhibitors Association Club where he and Betty showed horses for many years. He and Betty were also members of the Monroe Misfits Camping Club, with whom they traveled the country enjoying many nights around a campfire with friends.  Marvin was an animal lover and he enjoyed Polka music.  He was a simple man who dedicated his life to his farm and his family.

In addition to his parents, Marvin was preceded in death by his twin sister and her husband, Marlene and Tom Butts; his brother, Donald Ward; nephew, Eugene Ward; niece, Cynthia Ward; grandparents, Harry and Ada Phillips and Richard and Cynthia Ward.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 66 years, Betty Dillon Ward; son Jay (Beth) Ward; granddaughters, Jaymi (Chris) Smith and Taylor (Travis) Ward; great-granddaughters, Zaleena and Avery; a niece, Vickie Ward; his caretaker, Missy Yoho; and his beloved dog, Buddy.

Family and friends will be received Monday, October 14 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm at the Wilson Funeral Home - Harper Chapel, Beallsville where funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 15 at 11am with Ken Phillips officiating.  Burial will follow in Jerusalem Cemetery. 

The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice for the compassionate care that was shown to Marvin during these last months.

In keeping with Marvin’s love of animals, in lieu of flowers and keepsakes, donations may be made to the donor’s favorite animal shelter.  

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