We would like to acknowledge the passing of Danny Ward, world renowned Blacksmith & Farrier. He owned and operated the Eastern School of Farriery in Martinsville, Virginia, more commonly known as Danny Ward Horseshoeing School. Hundreds of farriers received their start in the trade with him.
1994 BWFA Hall of Fame Inductees receiving their gold Hall of Fame Rings in Texarkana:
Burney Chapman, Bob Peacock, Reggie Kester and Danny Ward
We knew him as BWFA Master Farrier, Master Educator and a 1994 BWFA Hall of Fame Inductee. We had the privilege of meeting and working with Danny in several conventions (in the ole days)
On behalf of the Board of Directors, Committees and School Owners, everyone here enjoyed meeting and working with him back in the 90’s. He will be sorely missed by all who met and knew him. Our condolences certainly go out to his family.
Link Casey, BWFA President
April 3, 2018
His obituary at www.MartinsvilleBulletin.com:
Danny D. Ward passed away peacefully at the age of 73 years old. He was preceded in death by mother Beth White and his father Luther C. "Smokey" Ward; and his beloved aunt Peg.
He is survived by his daughter Danielle Mullen; sister Jessie Ward; and step-mother Ima Ward. He also leaves behind a wonderful group of educators in the field of farriery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 6 pm to 8 p.m. at Mount Olivet Christian Church, 3261 Mt. Olivet Road Martinsville, Va. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
A special tribute by his friend and colleague can be located at www.hoofblog.com