Robert “Bob” Ward, 57, passed away on Good Friday, March 30, 2018, following a brief illness.
Robert Paul was born in Troy, PA on March 29, 1961, he was a son of the late Shorty and Nancy (Foust) Palmer.
Bob was a person that loved to be on the move. He was raised near Alba, PA but then moved around the country until settling down in Massillon, OH in 2014. As a young man, Bob graduated from Canton High School with the class of 1979, receiving the “most mischievous” senior personality. While at CHS he was a “stout hearted warrior” actively participating in the football, wrestling and track programs.
He served in the United States Army, 82 Airborne Division and was a 32-degree F&AM, Trojan Lodge 306 and AASR, Valley of Williamsport. He was formerly a V.P. of Sales for Roll-Tite. He currently worked for E-Tank.
Robert Paul was born in Troy, PA on March 29, 1961, he was a son of the late Shorty and Nancy (Foust) Palmer.
Bob was a person that loved to be on the move. He was raised near Alba, PA but then moved around the country until settling down in Massillon, OH in 2014. As a young man, Bob graduated from Canton High School with the class of 1979, receiving the “most mischievous” senior personality. While at CHS he was a “stout hearted warrior” actively participating in the football, wrestling and track programs.
He served in the United States Army, 82 Airborne Division and was a 32-degree F&AM, Trojan Lodge 306 and AASR, Valley of Williamsport. He was formerly a V.P. of Sales for Roll-Tite. He currently worked for E-Tank.
He is survived by the ”Love of His Life”, Rose Bracken; children, Jacob (Jennifer) Terry, John (Austin) Volpicelli, Robert (Nick) Volpicelli, Ryan (Brittany) Ward, Rachel (Dakota) Hughes and Samantha Laudenslager; five grandchildren; brothers, Brad (Valerie) Ward, Crist (Diane) Palmer and Scott (Robin) Palmer; and Rose’s children, Justin (Tiffany) and Jacquelyn, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
His family invites friends to attend a memorial service in celebration of Bob’s life at 1 p.m.,, April 7th, at the Canton Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) with its Pastor, Rev. Nancy Beahm officiating.
A time of visitation will be from 11 a.m. to the time of the service.
A private burial will be held in the Windfall Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests your consideration a charity of choice in Robert P. Ward’s memory.
The Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility in Canton is assisting his family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com
His family invites friends to attend a memorial service in celebration of Bob’s life at 1 p.m.,, April 7th, at the Canton Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) with its Pastor, Rev. Nancy Beahm officiating.
A time of visitation will be from 11 a.m. to the time of the service.
A private burial will be held in the Windfall Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests your consideration a charity of choice in Robert P. Ward’s memory.
The Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility in Canton is assisting his family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com
