Larry Ward

Larry Elbert Ward, 64, of Harriman, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, Saturday, February 8, 2014. He was born October 9, 1949 in Tazewell, TN. Mr. Ward was a member of Big Emory Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Hornet and was involved in the recovery of the Apollo 11 astronauts. After retiring from Brushy Mountain Correctional Complex, he has been enjoying his family and being very active in his grandchildren's lives. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, Schubert and Elzona Welch and his brother Jerry Brown.

Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Darlene Bunch Ward
Mother: Opal Brown of Harriman
Daughter and son-in-law: Kim and Wade Morgan of Coalfield
Son: Robert Ward of Harriman
Daughter and Fiance: Angie Harrison and Jason Rust of Knoxville
Bonus Daughter and Son-in-law: Misty and Stokes Young of Wartburg
Bonus Son and Daughter-in-law: Cody and Elizabeth Bunch of Wartburg
Grandchildren: Jordan Lay of Knoxville, Kyle Styles and Kayla Styles of Coalfield, Morgan Harrison of Clarksville, Sydney Young of Wartburg, Zach Ward of Kingston and Jolie Bunch of Wartburg
Sisters: Linda Cerney of Harriman and Sandra McClure of Kingston
Brother: David Brown of Kingston
Several Nieces and Nephews
Ex-Wife and Mother of his 3 children: Louise McKinney of Coalfield
Dear Friends: Sammy Foster of Kingston and Jim "Pappy" Mahan of Harriman

The family will receive friends Thursday, February 13, 2014 from 5:00 to 7:00PM at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral Services will follow at 7:00PM with Rev. David Harmon officiating. Graveside services will be Friday, February 14, 2014 at 11:00 AM with Military Honors in Morgan Memorial Gardens, Wartburg.