Kermit C. Ward, 82, of Bristolville, passed away peacefully 7:30 PM Wednesday April 8, 2009 at St. Josephs Health Care Center following a lengthy Illness. He was born January 8, 1927 in East Point, KY the son of Steve and Margaret (Hunnicutt) Ward. Kermit came to Trumbull County in 1950 after serving in the US Army to work at Republic Steel. He started as a first helper and then was a steel pourer for 20 years retiring from LTV Steel in 1985. He was a well known beekeeper and was the Trumbull County bee inspector for 4 years from 1986-1990. He was a member of the Trumbull County and Ohio State Beekeepers Associations and was a former Boy Scout leader. Kermit was a 50 year member of Carroll F. Clapp #655 Masonic Lodge and he attended the Bristolville Free Will Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening. Surviving is his beloved wife of 59 years Dorothy (Mounts) Ward whom he married March 23, 1950, 2 sons Stephen H. (Lisa) Ward of Bazetta, Kermit E. "Gene" (Linda) Ward of Warren, granddaughter Gabrielle Ward of Warren and step-great granddaughter Chloe Bright also of Warren. He also leaves 3 sisters Ocie Weber and Pearl Margaret Robinson both of Indiana, and Alka May Shears of Florida. Preceding him in death were his parents, 5 brothers; John, Douglas, Delbert, Steve, Charlie, and 3 sisters Leona Ward, Lillian Young, and Reba Ward. Services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday April 14, 2009 at Roberts-Clark Chapel. Pastor Michael Bower will officiate. Friends will be received from 6-8 Monday. Carroll F. Clapp Masonic Lodge will conduct memorial services at 5: 45 PM. Interment will be in Sager Memorial Cemetery in Bristolville where military honors will be observed. The family suggests material contributions be made to Hospice of the Valley 5190 Market St. Youngstown, OH 44512
Monday, April 13, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
Roberts-Clark Funeral Chapel
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Roberts-Clark Funeral Chapel
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