Mr. William “Andy” Ward, age 57 of Cumming, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2009 following a brief illness. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Debbie Mathis Ward of Cumming; children, Shane and Michelle Ward of Lawrenceville, Christopher Ward of Cumming, Jessica Powers of Atlanta, Julie and Adam Wood of Mableton; granddaughter, Brittany Ward of Lawrenceville; mother, Mildred Miller of Cumming; mother-in-law, Opal Mathis; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Lynn Ward; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ricky and Jill Mathis; several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 3:00 pm at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ruel Martin and Rev. Dustin Mathis officiating. Interment will follow in Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Saturday, December 26th from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, GA is in charge of the arrangements.