Larry Wayne Ward, age 78, of Atmore, AL passed away on January 4, 2024 in Pensacola, FL.  He was born on November 12, 1945 in Goodway, AL to Jesse and Lillie Childress Ward.  Larry was a farmer most of his life.  He was a graduate of Auburn University and a founding member of the Gulf Coast Farm Analysis Association. He was a partner with Tri County Peanut and co-owner of the Flower Pot.  He is preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Raymond Ward, Inez Wiggins, Howard Ward and Lavaughn Ward, and his stepson, John-Graham Quinley.

He is survived by his wife, Katherine Wood Ward of Huxford, AL; his son, Brad Ward of Huxford, AL; his daughter, Beth (Michael) Donaldson of Daphne, AL; his stepchildren, Katherine (Sean) Corbin of South Carolina and William Graham (Alyssa) Quinley of Fairhope, AL; his brother, J.E. Ward of Goodway, AL; his sister, Margaret (Kenneth) Coker of Mobile, AL; his grandson, Christian Donaldson and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore, AL with Rev. Wayne McMillan officiating.  Interment will follow in Enon Baptist Church Cemetery in Goodway, AL.

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 7, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.