David Ray Ward, 61, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 29, 2025.

David was born on January 31, 1964, in Pennington Gap, Virginia.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Bernice Ward; brother, Billy Ward.

Those left to cherish his memory is his mother, Thelma Ward; brother, Charlie Ward; sister, Debbie Ward and Donnie Artrip; an aunt and uncle, Mary and Roger Longworth; nieces and nephews, Lynn Isom, Joshua Ward (Jennifer), Bryce Ward, and Bethany Ward.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 4, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Pennington Gap Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow with Pastor Mark Tabor officiating.

A committal service will follow at 2:00 pm at Powell Valley Cemetery in Dryden, Virginia.

David Ray Ward and his family are in the care of Pennington Gap Funeral Home.