Mr. Leonard “Buddy” Ward, 67, of Wetumpka, passed away  Sept. 30, 2016 at his home after a lengthy illness.  He was born Feb. 16, 1949.  A memorial service was held Sunday, Oct. 2, at 5 p.m. at Grace Point Community Church, Wetumpka, Ala.    

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Leonard Ward and Mary Jane Ganus Ward; one brother, James Theo Black; and two sisters, Gracie Ward and Agnes Ward Maddox. Buddy is survived by his wife, Valerie Spencer Ward; one sister, Lou Ward Medina (Allen) of Towanda, Ill.; two brothers, Dale Ward (Rina) of Greenville, Ala., and Willie Jan Ward of Maplesville, Ala.; sons, Guy Allen Luckie (Eva) of Ramer, Ala., and  Scottie Lewis Ward of Austin, Texas; daughters, Michelle Swaney (Chris) and Jennifer Jones (Jon McGinty) of Wetumpka, Ala.; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.  Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com.