Henry L. (Uncle Larry) Ward

Henry Lawrence (Uncle Larry) Ward, age 72, of Colony, Kansas, passed away on June 19, 2021, at his residence. Larry was born April 11, 1949, in Colony, Kansas, to Lloyd Ward and Alice (Clymer) Ward.

Larry graduated in 1967 from Colony High School, Colony, Kansas. Larry married Cheryl Lankton and they later divorced. Larry and Dixie Greenawalt were married on August 10, 1993, in Garnett, Kansas.

Larry worked for Anderson County Road and Bridge Department for six years and then he worked for Allen County Road and Bridge Department. He also worked part-time for the City of Colony, Kansas.

Larry enjoyed taking his dogs for rides on his golf cart, camping, and fishing. He liked to sit in the backyard with a fire in his fire pit. Larry would visit with anyone who stopped by to see him. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan. Larry enjoyed watching his grandkids in their sporting events and Darius in music programs. He enjoyed garage sales, auctions and trying new places to eat.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jim Ward, Bob Ward; and sister, Danny Bergin; mother-in-law, Beth Y. Erbe; and brother-in-law, Jerry Howland.

Larry is survived by his wife, Dixie, of the home; daughters, Diane (Mike) Rogers, Iola, Kansas, Ronica (Robert) Ellis, Wichita, Kansas, Effie (Tommy) Tymony, Kansas City, Missouri; son, David (Heather) Howland, Independence, Kansas; grandchildren, Drew, Darius, Jacob, Renee, Katie, Morgan, Taylor, Madison; brother, Charles (Beverly) Ward; father-in-law, Ray Howland; brothers-in-law, Don (Luisa) Howland, Bud (Misty) Howland; sisters-in-law, Jane Ward, Susan Ward, Beth Nichols; and numerous great-grandchildren, cousins, and other relatives.

Cremation has taken place and services will be announced at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to Colony First Responders, and may be left with Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 1883 US Highway 54, Iola, Kansas.

Condolences for the family may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .