Clarence Preston Ward Sr

Clarence P. Ward, Sr. was born in Beckley, West Virginia on November 20, 1939 to the late Geraldine Downing (Robert). He departed this life on October 15, 2026.

He relocated to Columbus and married the love of his life, Helen M. Wilson in 1962. He was the father of four children: Brent A., Brenda A., Kenny and Clarence Jr.

Clarence was employed by Dobbs House, Battelle and later retired from Capitol Manufacturing Company.

Clarence was a member of the Triedstone Baptist Church for many years and was an active member of the Senior Usher Board, the Men's Usher Board and also served on the Trustee Board for many years and was later appointed as Trustee Emeritus. Whatever his assignment was, he did it in the Spirit of Excellence up until his health began to fail.

Clarence loved all sports but he was a true Ohio State Buckeye Fan.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen M. Ward; parents, Geraldine Downing and Robert Downing; brothers, Robert Ward and Raymond Ward; grandson, Brent A. Ward, Jr. and bonus daughter, Dorothy Walker

Left to cherish his memory are his children: Brent (Kim) Ward, Deaconess Brenda (Gregory) Walker, Kenny (Carmen) Ward and Clarence Ward, Jr.; special cousin, Jackie Ward; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, bonus daughters; special friends, Natye Cammon and Sharon Adams and a host of friends.

"Well done, thou good and faithful servant."