Austin Raymond Ward, Sr.

Austin Raymond Ward Sr., born in Daviess County, Kentucky on September 18, 1941, passed away peacefully at his Alvaton home in the care of Hospice on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Austin retired after years of dedicated work in maintenance services at Owensboro Grain Company. A man with a heart for others, he loved helping people and truly never met a stranger. He brought joy, humor, and energy to every room he entered—he was genuinely the life of the party everywhere he went.

Outside of work, Austin loved hunting, fishing, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, playing his guitar, and above all, spending quality time with his cherished family.

He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Austin Raymond Ward Jr.; his parents, Joseph Ward and Clementine Wedding Ward; and his brothers, baby Paul Franklin Ward, Bobby Ward, Richard Ward, and Eugene Ward.

Austin is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Violet Ward; his daughter, Agnes Keller, and her husband, Greg; his five grandchildren, Callie, Katie, Jared, Mason, and Owen. He is also survived by 2 sisters, Anna Neal (Bob) and Farris Luttrell (Mike), and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral service for Austin will be held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2026 at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory with John Allen officiating. Visitation will be held on the same day from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Committal and burial to follow in Owensboro Memorial Gardens, Christ Chapel.

Care by Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hospice of Southern Kentucky, 5872 Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42104

Memories and condolences for the family of Austin Raymond Ward, Sr. may be left at www.glenncares.com