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Stephen Michael Ward, 73, of Evans, passed away Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at Ravenswood Village.
Stephen was born Dec. 16, 1950, in Elkins, West Virginia, a son of the late Robert Blair and Laura Joanne (Crawford) Ward.
Stephen was a graduate of Elkins High School.
Following high school, he attended Potomac State University before obtaining a forestry degree from West Virginia University. Stephen worked for the U.S. Geological Survey out of the of the Morgantown and Charleston offices and would retire following 37 years of service.
He obtained the rank of Eagle Scout and was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Stephen is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ada (Gould) Ward; daughters, Stephanie Stewart (Joe) and Stacey McNemar; son, Andrew "A.J." Ward (Kristi); grandchildren, Megan Barnett, Kylie Stewart, Hunter Stewart, Bryce Ward, Alyssa Ward, Hailey Stewart and Kayla Stewart.
He is also survived by a sister Diana "Dee Dee" Scott (Lennie).
A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, Jan. 6, from 1-3 p.m. at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley.
Online memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneral home.com.