T.C. Ward, age 48, a McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native was born January 6, 1972 and passed October 12, 2020 at his residence following a sudden illness. He was a backhoe operator, and the son of the late Clifford Terry Ward and Mickie Cantrell. He was also preceded in death by maternal grandfather, William Dude Cantrell, and paternal grandmother. Mr. Ward is survived by son, Briar (Summer) Ward of McMinnville, TN; daughter, Naudia Ward of McMinnville, TN; granddaughter, Harper Grey Ward; maternal grandmother, Mary Etta Cantrell of McMinnville, TN; paternal grandfather, Clifford Ward of McMinnville, TN; step-paternal grandmother, Nannie Shirley of McMinnville, TN and mother of his son, Julie Lusk of Rock Island, TN. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2020 at Bon Air Cemetery in Sparta, TN with David Bratcher officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.