Clifford Ward

Clifford Ward, age 90, a Sparta, TN resident and Campaign, TN native was born May 2, 1931 and died June 5, 2021 at his residence following a sudden illness. He was a retired machine operator with Magnetek, a United States Navy veteran, and the son of the late Noah Lee and Augusta Ann Mae Jordan Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Clifford Terry Ward, and siblings, Charles Herbert Ward, Theron Ward, John Thomas Ward, Wilmer Lee Ward, Bobby Lee Ward, and Eunice Ward Simmons. Mr. Ward is survived by children, Jennifer (Benjamin) Rangel of Sparta, TN, Teresa (Mike) Perry, Tim (Susie) Rackley, and Elaine (Harry) McCormick all of Manchester, TN, and Ann (Larry) Johnson of McMinnville, TN; ten grandchildren, Brianna Rangel, Jesus Rangel, Beth Sain, Jennifer Miller, Adam Perry, Christie Price, Benji Price, Amy Barker, Matthew Johnson and Ethan Price; several great-grandchildren; nieces; brother, Noah Glen Ward of White County, TN; and special friends, Jennie & Tommy Presley. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in High’s Chapel with John Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Anderson Cemetery in White County. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at High’s. Military grave rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post 173 Honor Guard. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.