Richland, Indiana- Gabriel “Gabe” Lee Ward, 24, of Richland, Indiana passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022.
Gabe was born in Greenville, Kentucky on March 17, 1998 to Joshua Elias Ward and Mattie Renee (Lear) Ward.
Gabe had served in the United States Air Force and had worked as a fabricator in a machine shop. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes, his Harleys, loved music, being on the water, and drinking with his friends. He was very family oriented and made everything fun.
Gabe is preceded in death by his father, Joshua Ward; and his grandmother, Connye Lear.
He is survived by his fiancée, Kyleigh Cooper; his mother, Mattie Ward; his grandparents, Terry and Pat Ward, and Steve Lear; his siblings, Ashley Ward, Landon Ward, and Kaylan Dailey; his fur babies, Lucy and Scout; many extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2 P.M. Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Boultinghouse Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Buse officiating.
Family and friends may gather from 12 P.M. until 2 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.