Kenneth L. Ward Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Kenneth L. Ward, 83, of Centerville, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 at his beloved home, of 52 years, where he was surrounded by his loved ones. Ken was a very diverse man with many skills. He retired as a Supervisor at Dayton Walther Corporation and as Paramedic/Firefighter at Washington Township Fire Department. Ken left his imprint on so many. He was a Paramedic at Southview Hospital, Dr. Bennett’s office and the Montgomery County Jail. You may have seen his smiling face at Dayton Dragons games and University of Dayton Basketball games where he served as an usher. Ken, also, was a calming voice heard by many as he dispatched for CareFlight and he was a member of the Dayton Corvair Club. He was preceded in death by his mom Fannie Owens; dad Cecil; wife Bonnie Speh Ward; daughter Kim Ward; brothers Robert Ward, Dale Ward, and Ray Ward; sister Edith Bunnell; and brother-in-law Tom Speh. Ken is survived by daughters Jodie Westbrook, Kris (Joel) Holbrook, and Susan Lopez; his son; sisters Margaret Purkey and Elsie Risner; grandchildren James Ward, Antonio Alexander, Kyle Westbrook, Nicholas Westbrook, Jordan Holbrook and Kaitlyn Holbrook. Private Services held for the family. If desired, contributions may be made in Ken’s memory to Hospice of Dayton. Arrangements in care of Schlientz-Moore & Reis Life Celebrations. Ken was a kind and encouraging man, who touched the lives of countless people. He will be greatly missed!

Kenneth L. Ward

February 16, 1936 - April 26, 2019