NORTON, VA                                   DECEMBER 6, 2025

Robert C. Ward, 74, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 5, 2025 after a long illness.

He worked at ARH Hospital for 20 years.

He loved to go to church to sing and preach and he loved to paint.

Robert was preceded in death by his mother and father, Omer and Gladys Dean Cox Ward; and infant brother.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 43 years, Kimberly J. Ward; and daughter, Ariania Ward.

He is also survived by four sisters and two brothers.

All services are private. Final resting place is in the Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton, VA.

Please visit www.sturgillfuneral.com to leave online condolences for the family.

Sturgill Funeral Home 1621 Norton Road SW Wise, VA 24293 is in charge of arrangements.