Andrews:

Homer Lavern Ward, 79, husband of Martha King Ward passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia,

Homer was born in Williamsburg County on February 7, 1943, a son of the late William Rhodus Ward, Sr. and Ester Hessie Richardson Ward. Mr. Ward attended the Williamsburg School System. He grew up in the Oceda Community near Andrews, where he lived his entire life. Homer met Martha Ann and they were married for over fifty eight years. He was very much of an outdoorsmen and became a Logger and Heavy Equipment Operator. Homer was a very hard worker and enjoyed being able to provide for his family. He was a very kind and caring person that will be missed in the community and most of all by his family

In addition to his parents, Mr. Ward is predeceased by: a daughter, Sheila Ward and a son, Dustin Ward; five siblings, Rhodes Ward, Jr., Leona Copple, Barbara Jean Davis, Ruth Mansfield and Lila Watford.

Surviving are: his wife of Andrews, a son, Anthony Ward; grandchildren, Tyler and Chloe Ward; two brothers, Johnny Ward and James Ward; and a sister, Deborah Lynn Bryant.

Funeral Services will be two o'clock Monday, February 6, 2023, at Gourdine's Chapel. Officiating will be the Rev. Randy

Gamble. Burial will follow in the Ward's Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Gourdine's Chapel from five until seven o'clock.

Please sign a guestbook at: www.mayerfuneralhome.com.

The Andrews Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home is assisting the family.