Updated:4/7/20


Joseph Buford Ward of Nolensville passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020.  He was born in Frankewing, TN. on January 5, 1932 and was 88 years old.

Mr. Ward loved his family, worked at Home Depot, and was a veteran of the United States Army.

A private family graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 9th, 2020 at Giles Memory Gardens

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis ”MoJo” and Nancy Luna Ward, brothers, Billy Wayne Ward, and Gary Ward, and sister, Odeline Thurman.

He is survived by his

Wife of 68 years, Frances Marie Mitchell Ward of Nolensville, TN.

Son, Terry (Jonna) Ward of Nolensville, TN

Son, Mike (Denise) Ward of Brentwood, TN

Grandsons, Owen (Morgan) Ward, Mitch (Kaylee) Ward, and Daniel Ward

Granddaughters, Samantha Ward and Lindsay Ward

Great grandchildren, Nash and Saylor Ward

Brother, Lynn (Sylvia) Ward of Knoxville, TN

Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Joseph Buford Ward.