Mr. Herman Ward, age 81, passed from this life on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at approximately 2:52 a.m. at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Lima, Ohio on December 4, 1932 to the union of William L. and Katie Burkes Ward, both parents preceded him in death.

On December 5, 1959 he was united in holy matrimony to Ruby Lee Gamble, who preceded him in death on September 27, 2007.

Mr. Ward retired from Ford Motor Company in 1987.  He was a Veteran of the United States Army.  He was a member of Second Baptist Church and a member of V.F.W. Post 1911 and U.A.W. Local Union 1219.  He loved the Cleveland Brown and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

He leaves to cherish his precious memory, a daughter:  Rita M. Ward of Columbus, Ohio. A grandson:  Daren J. Ward.  Two sisters:  Laura B. Houston and Georgia M. Williams both of Lima.   A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by 5 brothers, William Ward, Benjamin Ward, John T. Ward, Jimmie L. Ward and James Ward.  4 sisters:  Barbara J. Jones, Pearlena Clemons, Kathryn E. Griffith and Emma Lou Green.

Home Going Services will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 10:00 p.m. at Second Baptist Church with Rev. Dr., Dennis Ward, officiating.

Visitation/Wake services will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. until time of the services at the Church.

Interment:  Memorial Park Cemetery

Military Rites by V.F.W. Post #1275