Mr. Luther William Ward Sr., age 88, of Summerville, Ga, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mr. Ward was born October 23, 1923 in Cherokee County, AL. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah‘s Witness where he was very active with his faith and served as an elder in the congregation. Mr. Ward was preceded in death by his wife, Rosie Irene Sims Ward, a son, Albert Ward and 7 brothers and sisters. Survivors include his children, Luther Ward Jr., Annie Ruth Chapman, Patricia Smith and husband Charles Smith, brother, Sandy Ward, 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 8:00 p. m. Tuesday, December 20, 2011 from the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Barney Mason officiating. Mr. Ward will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Tuesday.