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George Carl Ward, age 93 of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 17,2024. He is survived by his wife Mary Frye Ward; son, David(Scarlott) Ward; daughters, Brenda (Joe) Grisafi and Karen (Matt) Bartz; granddaughter, Christy(Jeff) Rangeloff; two great grandchildren, Cayden and Sydell Rangeloff; step children, Donnie (Megan) Dishner and Melissa Antrican; sister, Pat Tilley; sister-in-law, Phyllis Hobbs; nieces, Jan Long, Cindy Peacock and Linda McKinley; nephews, Jeff Babb, Tom Pressley and Richard Pressley. Preceded in death by his parents, George M. and Lillie Ward, first wife of 50 years, Mary Jo Ward; sisters, Nadine Babb and Virginia Pressley and nephews, Wesley Babb, Mitchell French and Travis Pressley. George lived a Christian life and was steadfast in his deep faith and love of God. He was an ordained Deacon and Men’s Sunday School teacher at the First Baptist Church in Schererville, Indiana and later an Elder at Community Bible Church in West Knox County. His children are grateful to God for blessing them with him as their father. Serving in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, he worked in France and also worked on a government missile site in South Dakota. He was a long time Iron Worker working in Northwest Indiana. He retired from Calumet Construction with over 35 years of service. Ultimately, he returned to Lenoir City, Tennessee in the early 2000s. He remarried and bought a lovely home in Florida, though the heat tired him and within a few years they returned to Tennessee. Always busy and willing to lend a helping hand he was often called upon to fix things regardless of the need or the hour. He said he was blessed to be the one who was able to help instead of being the one in need of help... In his retirement, he started a woodworking and marquetry business. He enjoyed spending time creating these wooden masterpieces. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends, whom he loved spending time with. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:00AM at Memory Lane Funeral Home, 6305 W Lincoln Highway, Crown Point, IN 46307. Entombment to follow. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM.

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George C. Ward

November 4, 1930 - June 17, 2024