Starlet "Ray" Ward

Starlet “Ray” Ward, age 65 , of  Madisonville, was carried to his heavenly home by angels on Monday, April 5, 2021 at UT Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, General Grant and Della May Ward; daughter, Sarina Marie Roberts; sisters, Shirley Clark and JoAnn McMaster; and brother Lawrence Ward.

He was a devoted Christian and dedicated member of Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church for many years. Ray served his country proudly for 29 years in the Army National Guard. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and a very loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Glinda Ward; daughter Cyntheia Ward; sons, Steven and Chris Ward; brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Eva Ward; sister-in-law, Imogene Ward; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, April, 8, 2021 at Myers Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. following the visitation with Rev. Jimmy Tallent and Layspeakers Tim Yates and Sandra Tallent officiating. Family and friends will assemble Friday, April, 9, 2021 at Lighthouse Church Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. committal service. Memorials may be made to Myers Funeral Home P.O. Box 132, Tellico Plains, TN 37385.