Ray Anthony “Tony” Ward, 66, passed away Nov. 29, 2025.
A native of Spartanburg County, a son of Frances Carroll Thompson, and the late Ray Douglas Ward and Yvonne Ward, he worked in quality control at Dodge Industrial and was a member of His Vineyard.
Tony coached baseball with two of his sons, for two grandsons, for about eight years with Greer Rec. He loved sharing his knowledge of baseball with his family.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia “Patty” Ann Ward of the home; two sons, Dallas Anthony Ward (Rhoda), and Dustin Lee Ward (Jodie) both of Greer; a brother, Reggie Ward (Donna) of Spartanburg; a sister Renee Edmonds (Dale) of Duncan; and five grandchildren, Reed, Nolan, Lucas, Deacon, and Jaxon Ward.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 3, 2025, at His Vineyard, conducted by Dr. Keith Kelly and Rev. Chris Jackson. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Dallas Ward, Dustin Ward, Reed Ward, Reggie Ward, Dale Edmonds, and Joey Duck.
Honorary escort will be Nolan Ward, Lucas Ward, Deacon Ward, Jaxon Ward, and Greer Rec Baseball players coached by Tony.
Visitation will be held 9:30-10:45 a.m. December 3, 2025, at His Vineyard.
The family will be at the home.
Memorials may be made to His Vineyard Next Generation Ministry Fund, P.O. Box 2328, Greer, SC 29652.
Online condolences may be made to www.thewoodmortuary.com.
