Otto Tobey Ward's obituary , Passed away on November 8, 2026 in Florence, South Carolina

Otto Tobey Ward

May 24, 1945 - November 8, 2026 (81 years old)

Florence, South Carolina

Otto Tobey Ward's obituary , Passed away on November 8, 2026 in Florence, South Carolina

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Otto Tobey Ward

May 24, 1945 - November 8, 2026 (81 years old)

Florence, South Carolina

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Otto Tobey Ward Obituary

Otto Tobey Ward (Florence, South Carolina), born on May 24, 1945, passed away on November 8, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph J. Ward and Creola Ward; and his brother-in-law Edward Marcil. He is survived by: his wife Kathleen Gleason Ward; his sons, Jonathan Q. Gregg (Alicia) of Florence and Matthew T. Cashin (Laura) of Florence; his grandchildren, Sarah Grace Cashin and Daniel Thomas Cashin; his brother Ralph J. Ward, Jr. of Florence; his cousin Iris Hodge of Summerville; and his siblings-in-law, Brenda Marcil, Loretta Leopold (Lowell), Rosemary Plumblee (Tom) and John T. Gleason, III (Angela). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Waters-Powell Funeral Home (400 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29506). A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 265 W. Cheves St., Florence, SC 29501.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Waters-Powell Funeral Home



Fri

Nov 13

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Waters-Powell Funeral Home
400 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29506

Fri

Nov 13

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Waters-Powell Funeral Home
400 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29506

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