William York Ward

William York "Roly Poly" Ward, 71, Vinton, passed away Friday, August 29, 2008 at his residence. He was born December 22, 1936 in Freeburn, Kentucky, son of the late Robert and Pearl Francis Ward. Upon retirement, Bill enjoyed his CB hobby, where he was known as "Roly Poly" to his CB network of friends.

He is survived by his wife, Vivan Ferrell Ward; two sons, Terry and Donald Ward of Vinton, and one granddaughter.

Also surviving are two brothers and two sisters: Bob (Carol) Ward of Beckley, West Virginia; Roger Ward of Pineville, West Virginia; Pearl Lyons of Beckley; and Pauline Adkins of Welch, West Virginia; half-brother, Frank (Jean) Norman of Pineville; half-sister, Lulu Nunn of Wilmington, Delaware; a special sister-in-law, Ruth Runyon of Vinton; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles, aunts, and good friends who mean a lot and his CB buddies.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Lawthie Ward; half-brothers, Walter and John Henry Norman; sister, Roberta Sue Baugh; half-sisters, Junita Wolford and Gartha Mayhorn; and a nephew, Larry Ward.

Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday, September 2, 2008 in Ebenezer Cemetery near Vinton. Friends may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home in Vinton on Tuesday from Noon to 1:00 PM.