Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1936
DIED
2024
Rayburn Ward Obituary
CLARKSVILLE - Lt. Col. (Ret.) Rayburn Lloyd Ward, Jr., age 87, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on March 18, 2024 at his residence.
Ray was born on August 17, 1936 in Elizabethtown, TN to the late Rayburn Lloyd Ward and Mary Belle Gasteiger. Ray was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Louise Ward.
Ray is survived by his sons, David Allen (Nicole) Ward and Michael Ward; daughters, Carol Patterson and Valerie Clarke; sisters, Irene Moore and Elizabeth Ward; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
A Graveside will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 1:00 P.M (Est.). at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, March 25, 2024 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home. Full military honors will be rendered at the graveside service.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Rayburn Ward
1 Entry
Elia C. Dimitri,MD
March 23, 2024
Irene and Elizabeth : I grew up with your brother on Hillcrest Drive. Went to Henry Johnson, Junior High, Science Hill and ETSC with him. We were basketball managers together for SHHS. R.L. recruited me for that job. I am sorry to hear of his passing. He served his country proudly , and is deserving of full military honors . Elia C.Dimitri , Nashville
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Rayburn Ward's name
Memorial Events
for Rayburn Ward
How to support Rayburn's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Rayburn Ward's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
