McMinnville resident and Warren County native Christopher Michael Ward, age 30, was born February 25, 1979 and died suddenly June 3, 2009 at River Park Hospital. A sawmill worker and member of Trinity Baptist Church, he was the son of James Michael and Joyce Ann Boles Ward of Morrison, TN. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Ruth and Margle Ward and Lloyd and Beulah Ferrell Boles. He was married to Kami Smith Ward of McMinnville, TN. In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by two sons, Christopher Elijah and Alan Kade Ward of McMinnville and special cousin, Teresia McGuire. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2009 in High's Chapel with Ted Stoffle officiating. Burial followed in Gardens of Memory.