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Sonny Ward Obituary
Sonny L. Ward Jr., 49, of Forest, died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, in Fostoria.
He was born Nov. 7, 1972, in Tiffin, to Rick Leeth Sr. and Jennifer (May) Leeth. His father is deceased. He married Melanie (Thacker) Ward on Feb. 19, 2006, and she survives in Forest.
Sonny is also survived by his mother, Jennifer Leeth of Sycamore; children, Cody (Chelsea) Smith of Forest, Cuyler (Natalie) McKee of Wharton, Cloey Ward of Forest, and Carly Ward of Forest; five grandchildren, Evony, Claytyn, Revelyn, Cassidy, and Carsyn; and six brothers, Chad (Rachnee) Ward of rural Sycamore, Rick (Jeannie) Leeth Jr. of Sycamore, Randy (Kacy) Leeth of rural Sycamore, Kyle (Kim) Leeth of rural Sycamore, Mike Leeth of McCutchenville, and Danny (Natalie) Leeth of Sycamore.
Sonny worked as an ironworker thru Local 55, Toledo, and also had a business, Mae-Bel Aparies, which raises and sells honey. He was a master beekeeper, State Bee Inspector, and Mohawk High School graduate. He loved raising bees, to do woodworking, fishing, and doing masonry work.
Sonny's memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Walton-Moore Funeral Home, Sycamore, with the Rev. Charles McGlone officiating. Visitation will be 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to Sonny's wife (Melanie Ward) for funeral expenses in care of Walton-Moore Funeral Home, P.O. Box 350, Sycamore, Ohio, 44882. Online expressions of sympathy can be made to waltonmoore funeralhome.com.
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Barbara Bloetscher
November 22, 2022
I enjoyed talking with Sonny and was always impressed with his knowledge of beekeeping and desire to help other beekeepers improve their beekeeping skills. I had fun working with him and considered him a good friend.
I will miss him. We will ALL Miss Him!
RIP my Friend. +
JerryTracey and Jim Grubb
November 9, 2022
For Jennie and Family~ Please Accept my Deepest Sympathies for Your loss ~~
Jodi
November 8, 2022
Chad, Jenny & Family
With Deepest Sympathy to you & your families. I will always remember Sonny, his smile and orneriness when we were growing up as kids. He always made me smile. So very sorry for your loss.
Jodi (Sauber) Barth
Angela (Strausbaugh) Gochenour
November 7, 2022
Sorry for your loss. It was sad to hear of his passing. He was a nice classmate. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Melissa Johnson
November 7, 2022
Prayers to Jenny, Chad and Sonny's wife and children. So very sorry. He will be missed
Amanda Miller
November 3, 2022
Sincerely sorry to hear of the loss. Our hearts to all the family. Miller Family Mt B
Aunt Ginger Uncle Joe
November 3, 2022
Fly high Sonny into the arms of Jesus
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