Mr. Norman Taylor Ward of Beech Bluff

May 7, 1935 - January 1, 2021

Beech Bluff, TN: Norman Taylor Ward, age 85 died early Friday morning at AHC Lexington Manor. He was born May 7, 1935 in Madison County, TN, son of the late Charles Thomas and Hazel Fern Holder Ward. He grew up in Beech Bluff and was a 1954 graduate of Beech Bluff High School. He worked for Caterpillar in Peoria, IL for a time then began working for Piggly Wiggly Company constructing countertops for many years. He also farmed and began woodworking and cabinetry. He raised a large garden and sold vegetables at the Farmers Market and to grocery stores in Jackson. He was a competitive trap gun shooter for over 20 years and he loved to hunt. He is survived by a son, John Ward (Vickie) of Somerville, TN; a daughter Brenda Blankenship (Phillip) of Jackson; three grandchildren Wesley Blankenship (Michelle), David Blankenship (Whitney) and Jennifer Ward; one great grandchild, Mason Blankenship and a close friend and companion Shirley Latham of Beech Bluff. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Louise McMurry Ward in 2005. Graveside services will be 11:00 am Monday, January 4, 2021 at the Big Springs Cemetery in Pinson with Bro. Bobby Bray officiating. **Visitors are requested to wear nose and mouth covering and observe social distancing guidelines when attending the visitation or service.** Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson