Gerald Dale “Red” Ward, 83, of Marietta, Ohio passed away June 27, 2019 at Harmar Place in Marietta.He was born June 15, 1936 to the late Raymond and Mildred White Ward. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 52 years, Wilma Ward, children, Lynn Harris, Debbie (Robert) Haught and Rocky Fordyce, five grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren, brother, Carl L. (Micky) Ward and sister, Arlene (Larry) Horner. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Ward and one granddaughter, Lana Lauer Binegar. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting kimesfuneralhome.com