Ward Allen Funk

Ward Allen Funk, age 90, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Beech Tree Manor. He was born April 29, 1934, in Independence, Missouri.
He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1952, in Independance, Missouri.
Ward was an avid musician and singer for many years; Eldorado Spring, Missouri High School Boys Glee Club 1950-1951; First Christian Church Choir, Eldorado Springs, Missouri 1950-1951; William Chrisman High Acapella Choir 1951-1952; 1st Presbyterian Church Choir, Independence, Missouri 1951-1956; Messiah Choir, Independence, Missouri 1955-1956; Kansas City Philharmonic Chorus, Kansas City, Missouri 1956; U.S. Army Men’s Chorus, Armed Forces Day 1957; Clifford Bryant and New Revivals 1973-1980 as Bass singer and Rhythm and Bass Guitars; New Jerusalem Singers 1985-1988 as Lead and Tenor Singer and Rhythm Guitar.
He was a faithful and active member teacher at Jellico Church of God since 1983.
Ward is preceded in death by his wife, Sandra (Davis) Funk; father, James Franklin Funk; mother, Cosby (Triplett) Funk; brother, Claude Funk; sisters, Madge Funk, Stella Sweatman and husband True.
He is survived by daughters, Lorene Wicker and James, Gloria Rudewick and Stanley, Marilyn (Sue) and John Powell; several grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and family to mourn his passing.
Funeral service was Sunday, January 26, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Wallace Davis and Rev. Jerry Lambdin officiating.
Burial was Monday, January 27, in the Douglas Cemetery in the Wooldridge community.
Military honors conducted by the Jellico Honor Guard.
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.