Gary Thomas Ward

Sparta, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Gary Thomas Ward, age 68, was born February 17, 1951 and died October 16, 2019 at NHC Healthcare Center in Sparta, TN following an extended illness. A former employee of Opportunities, Inc. and a member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Marion and Winona Ward. He is survived by brother and sister-in-law, Darrell and Janice Ward of McMinnville; three nephews, Cory, Jeremy and Shawn (Vanessa) Ward all of McMinnville; and seven great-nieces and great-nephews, Synthia, Piper, Wenzdai, Zarek, Benny, Raven and River Ward; aunt, Juanita Martin Oliver of McMinnville; and several cousins also survive. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2019 in High's Chapel with Harold Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Crain Hill Cemetery, Van Buren County, TN. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at High's. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.