Linville Paul "Shorty" Ward, age 95, entered into the sweet arms of Jesus on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023.

Shorty was born on July 28th, 1927, the son of the late Robert Lee and Eliza Harmon Ward. He
retired from Vermont American Corporation as an electrician. He was a member of Oak Grove
Baptist Church. He was a loving and kind man who loved and cherished his family. While battling Alzheimer's disease he was
always happy, joking, and giving thanks to the Lord.

Shorty is survived by two sons, Gary Ward and wife Elaine, Galen Ward and wife Joan, and one
daughter Paula McGlamery and husband Gale. Six Grandchildren Crystal Ward and friend
Charles, Holly Arnold and husband Jason, Aaron Ward, Dusty, Debra, and Diane McGlamery.
Four great grandchildren, Rylee and Jase Ward, Kinslee and Hayden Arnold. One brother,
Tommy Joe Ward and wife Louise, Sister-in-laws Gail Ward, Willrea Trivette, Lennis Snyder, and
Glenda Trivette Hodges and husband Jimmy. Special caregiver Billie Davis. He is also survived
by a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Orbie Trivette Ward. Three brothers
Vance and wife Mabel Ward, Clay and wife Hazel Ward, and Robert Bob Ward. One sister, Alma Harmon.
Brother-in-laws/sister-in-laws Nellie and husband Steve Stephens, Blanche and husband David Carter, Dexter Trivette,
Dennis Trivette, and Allen Snyder.

The family would like to thank all his caregivers Pam Harmon, Michelle Henson, Eve Love, Renee
Johnson, Debi Bunting, Judy Carmichael, Dena Comer, Jennifer Hillard, Rebekah Lemons, and
Billie Davis.

A graveside service to honor his life will be held Thursday May 11, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens, in Boone North Carolina. The service will be officiated by Mr. Tony Townsend.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity of the donors choice.

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

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.