Mark A. Ward, age 58 of Seymour, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Buddy Ward, and brother, James Ward. Survived by: Sons: Tylor Cates (Maria) and Trevor Cates (Sandra) Five Grandchildren Mother: Phyllis Franklin and husband Otha J. Nephew: Jesse Ward (Heather) Brother: Mike Franklin (Cindy) Sister: Teresa Talbert (Tom) Several nieces and nephews Friends: Rob and Bud Funeral service 7 PM Monday in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour with Rev. Tylor Cates and Rev. Darrell Brooks, Jr. officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1 PM Tuesday in Mountain View Cemetery for interment. Family will receive friends 5-7 PM Monday at Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN 37865. Online condolences can be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com.