Richard Ward, 54, of Blountville, TN, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, January 21, 2015.
Richard was born April 29, 1960, in Kingsport, TN. He graduated from Sullivan Central High School in 1979. He also graduated from Northeast State with an Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Pauline Rivers Ward and Billy J. Ward; brother, Ronald Ward; sister, Kaye Ward; and nephew, Lynn Mowell.
Richard is survived by his daughter, Niki Ward Schwenke and her husband, Corey Schwenke; by special friends Rachel, Jennifer, and Brent, Martin; his furry companions, Lebron and Petey; as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
At Richard's request, no funeral service will be held.