Banner Elk, NC- Mr. David Wade Ward, 67, of Banner Elk, died Friday, June 28, 2024, at Watauga Medical Center in Boone. Born June 12, 1957, in Avery County, he was a son of the late Howard and Ada Cannon Ward and the husband of Helen Brown Ward, of the home.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Janie Jones and a brother, Harold Ward.

David was a member of Elk Valley Baptist Church and spent his professional career in construction. He loved music and enjoyed playing the guitar.

Surviving other than his wife Helen, are his children, Samantha Lawson and husband Dwayne of Roan Mt., TN; Jamey Ward and wife Amanda, of Trade, TN; 2 sisters, Diana Gouge and husband Scott of Elizabethton, TN; Betty Jones of Johnson City, TN; one brother, John Ward and wife Donna of Spruce Pine, NC and 4 Grandchildren, Alicia Lawson, Kaydance Ward, Dalton Ward and Zacharia Ward.

A Graveside Service for Mr. David Ward will be held 2:00 PM Monday, July 1, 2024, in the Cannon Cemetery in Banner Elk.

Online condolences may be sent to the Ward Family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral Service of Boone is in charge of arrangements.