Bart Woodson "Woody" "Woody" Ward

Bart Woodson "Woody" "Woody" Ward obituary

Bart Woodson "Woody" "Woody" Ward

Bart Ward Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Click Funeral Home - Lenoir City on Jul. 13, 2025.

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Bart Woodson "Woody" Ward - age 84 of Lenoir City, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Bart was a member of Kingston Pike Baptist Church. He served in the Tennessee National Guard. Bart was a longtime farmer and loved taking care of his farm. He was a retired truck driver.

Preceded in death by his parents, Homer R. Ward and Caroline Hope Ward; brothers, Barry Ward and T.K. Ward; daughter-in-law, Lena Ward.

Survived by his wife of 57 years, Judy McConkey Ward; children: David Ward, Barry Ward, and Kristen Huskin (Charlie); grandchildren: Brittany Ward, Shelby Ramsey, Austin ward, Madison Tipton (Jordan), Tucker Huskin, who took care of his papaw through this journey, and Brittany Emert (Josh); great-granddaughter, Julia Bloom Tipton; sister, Ann M. Ward ; along with many nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Rachel Gray and all the hospice nurses for your love and care.

The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 16th at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Gary Lynn officiating. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home by 10:30 Thursday morning, July 17th and proceed to Woodlawn Cemetery for graveside services at 11 a.m. Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements.

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