WARD, Andrew, “A.J.”, 86, of Hanover, passed away on October 18, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Garner Ward; stepson, Bev Edmonds, Jr.; brothers, Hardin, Carrington, and Charles; and sisters, Mary, Elender, and Stella. He is survived by his sister, Lola Boughan and husband, Henry of Kensale, VA. A.J. served in the Army during the Korean War. He retired from Binswanger Glass Company. He helped his wife run Antiques of Tomorrow in Ashland. The family will receive friends from 2-4pm & 6-8pm on Friday, October 21, 2016 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, VA. A graveside service will be held at 3pm on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Signal Hill Memorial Park. The family wishes to thank the staff at Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center for their loving support and care they provided to A.J. and his family. Online condolences can be registered at www.nelsenashland.com
