Kenneth Douglas Ward, Sr. died August 30, 2008 at his residence in Owings. He was born and raised in Deale, attended Deale Elementary, Southern Junior High School, and graduated from Southern High School in Lothian.

He married Chalice Slater in Annapolis, MD on January 24, 1964 and they lived in Deale before moving to Owings in 1974. He was employed as a supervisor and dock master for West River Marina in Galesville for many years. He later worked as the director of maintenance at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic parish in Owings. He was a member of Grace Brethren Church of Calvert County in Owings. He enjoyed baseball, football, and golf, and working on his home and his yard and gardens.

Preceded in death by his parents Gilbert L. and Gertrude Marquess Ward, a sister Loretta Ann Alt and brothers David L. and Larry W. Ward, he is survived by his wife Chalice of the home, sons Kenneth Jr. and wife Robin of Owings, and Brain Ward of Owings, a daughter Kathy Wilkerson and husband Craig of North Beach, a sister June M. Webb and husband Kenny of Annapolis, brothers John Ward of Ellicott City, MD and Ronald Ward of Deale. Kenneth is also survived by his six grandchildren, Brian, A. Jr. and Sharon and Trent Ward, and Glen, Sarah and Ryan Wilkerson.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.

Funeral Service
September 4, 2008
7:00 P.M.
Location: Grace Brethren Church of Calvert County

Visitation
September 4, 2008
2:00-4:00 P.M.
Location: Rausch Funeral Home - Owings, MD

Visitation
September 4, 2008
6:00-7:00 P.M.
Location: Grace Brethren Church of Calvert County