Edman Eugene “Gene” Ward

Edman Eugene “Gene” Ward, 85, of Farmington, Ark., died on Feb. 21, 2019.

He was a skilled finish and trim carpenter for over 55 years, and he built beautiful cabinets and spiral staircases in many Northwest Arkansas homes. He was a Freewill Baptist, and was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Ark., for most of his life. In his latter years, he attended the Farmington Baptist Church on Main Street as health permitted.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Zellous Ward and Flossie Fern Ward (née Wood); sisters, Bethel Myers, Melba Lou Ward, and Nadine Ward; his brother-in-law, Bob Myers; and his sweet daughter-in-law, Pauline Ward.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Betty Lou Ward (née Brink) of the home; daughters, Jeannie Watts and husband Greg of Odessa, Texas, Susan Dake and husband Roger of Springfield, Mo., Linda Ward of Fort Smith, Ark.; sons, Dan Ward and wife Margie and Ed Ward, all of Fayetteville; his siblings, Don Ward and wife Marilyn of Fayetteville, Richard Ward of Springdale, Ark., Gerald Ward and wife Donna of Fayetteville, Christine Rogers and husband Woody of Lincoln, Ark., and Judy Ward of Springdale; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

A funeral service was held Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at Moore’s Chapel. To place an online tribute visit www. mooresfuneralchapel.com.

Moore’s Chapel of Fayetteville was in charge of arrangements.

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