Floyd T. Ward

Floyd T. Ward, age 95 of Deltaville VA, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 17, 2023.  A native of Middlesex County, Floyd graduated from Syringa High School; was a lifetime member of Philippi Christian Church where he had served as a Deacon; was a member for over 60 years of Donovan Masonic Lodge No. 75 in Deltaville; and was self-employed as a Chesapeake Bay Buyboat and Tugboat Captain.  Floyd and his beloved wife, Jean, had been married for 75 years and without question they shared an amazing relationship and a very special love.

Floyd was predeceased by his parents, John Thomas and Iva Deagle Ward; brothers, John Melvin Ward, Sr. and Milton Parker Ward; sons, Floyd Gene Ward, Thomas Edward Ward, Kenneth Wayne Ward, and Gary Howard Ward.  Survivors include his wife, Jean Sybil Garrett Ward; daughters in law, Helen Ward, Carole Ward, and Regina Ward; 9 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 1 great, great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. 

A service to celebrate Floyd’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Philippi Christian Church, 17276 General Puller Highway in Deltaville, VA  23043.  The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in Philippi Memorial Gardens, Deltaville.  A reception will follow the burial service at Philippi Christian Church.

Faulkner Funeral Homes, Bristow-Faulkner Chapel in Saluda, VA is assisting the Ward family with arrangements.