Joseph “Joe” Daniel Ward, 28 years old from Caryville, departed this life on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his residence. He was a member of the Clinchmore Baptist Church. Joe loved guns, knives, hunting, and playing his guitar. He enjoyed entertaining his family and friends, but his biggest enjoyment was his kids.

Joe is survived by his parents, Ray and Kathy Ward; children, Waylon, Raylan, and KateLynn Ward; sister, DesaRay Fletcher, and husband, Wayne; mother of his children, Tyanna Bray Ward; nieces, AlliRay and Valerey; and host of other relatives and friends.

Family and friends will meet at 12:00 PM Monday, April 15, 2024, at Bullock Cemetery in the Stoney Fork Community for a graveside service with Rev. Odis Phillips officiating. The family has entrusted the care of Joseph “Joe” Daniel Ward to Martin Wilson Funeral Home “Where Families Matter Most.”