JAMES ERNEST "JIM" WARD, 92, of Spencer, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at the Roane General Hospital in Spencer.
He was born February 22, 1933 in Spencer, a son of the late Ernest and Dora Pritchard Ward.  He was retired from Verizon as an installer and repairman, enjoyed farming and attended the Breakthrough Church.
Jim is survived by his wife Esther Ann Hedges Ward; sons, Ronnie (Janice) Ward of Spencer and Gary Ward of Florida; sister, Barbara Lou Owens of Parkersburg; grandchildren, Chad Allen (Tracy) Ward of Spencer and Eric Rhett Ward of Florida; and great-grandchildren. Shelby Nicole Ward and Gwendolyn Ward.
Service will be at 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home in Spencer with Pastor Phillip Linger officiating.  Burial will follow in the Ward Cemetery.  Visiting is from 10:30am until the time of the service on Saturday.