David Christopher Ward

David “Christopher” Ward, 38 Former Huntington, West Virginia resident Christopher Ward passed away June 4, 2015 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Christopher was born in Huntington, West Virginia on May 8, 1977 and graduated from Huntington High School. He later attended Marshall University, where he received his B.B.A. At the time of his death, Christopher resided in Jacksonville, Florida and was employed by BB&T as a Market Leader. Christopher loved his family, friends, fishing at the beach and was a huge sports fanatic (GO HERD! and GO BLUE!). In fact, Christopher died while doing what he loved – playing basketball in North Carolina (GO TARHEELS!). Christopher was a cherished husband to Holly Nicole Ward and proud father of Sophie Fiona Ward and Declan Caine Ward. He was the beloved oldest son of Kimberly S. Ward and David Clay Ward. Christopher is also survived by his two grandmothers, Ivry “Granny” Ward and Jean Ann Harker; his two loving brothers, Matthew L. Ward (spouse – Candice Ward) and Richard K. Ward (spouse – Suzanne Ward); his brother-in-law, Jared Gravenor; his stepmother, Brenda S. Ward; his mother-in-law, Tammy Gravenor; his father-in-law, John Gravenor, Jr.; nieces and nephews, Mason and Carrigan (parents - Matthew and Candice), Brody (parents - Richard and Suzanne), his stepbrother, Barney Smith (spouse – Stephanie Smith, his children Albert Cover and Evan Smith); various aunts, uncles and cousins and countless friends. Services will be held at Reger Funeral Home in Huntington, West Virginia on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 with visitation from noon to 2:00 pm, funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm by Rev. Bill DeMoss at the Reger Funeral Chapel with graveside committal services to follow at the Ward Family Cemetery, Huntington, WV. Pallbearers are as follows: Cousin and good friend, Josh Bentle, Samuel Markins, Justin Sullivan, Doug McCullough, Greg Menear and Travis Elliott. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.regerfh.com. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made for the benefit of establishing a college fund for Christopher’s children. All donations can be made payable to “Holly Ward” and mailed to “Matthew L. Ward, Esquire, c/o Holly Ward, P.O. Box 491, Ceredo, WV 25507.” We all love you Christopher, you will be missed. Love your family!