Lisbon, NH- Adam Joseph Ward, 36, of Ledge Road, died on Tuesday, May 2, 2017.
Known by many as "Tex", outfitted with cowboy boots and wrangler jeans, rarely passed on an opportunity to get dirty and have fun. Never wanting to be idle, he embodied the "Work hard and play harder" mentality, always giving 110% in everything he did. From four wheeling, hiking, logging, hunting and fishing; Adam loved the outdoors. He was a kind hearted and loving son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Always willing to jump in and help others, many times ahead of his own needs, Adam was true to his family and friends. He will be sorely missed.

Adam was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, on June 27, 1980, the son of Theodore "Ted" and Fey (Sawyer) Ward. He was a graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1999. Adam joined the U.S. Air Force in 1999 and served until 2005 as a crew chief for the F-16 fighter jets in various locations throughout the US, as well as overseas. After the service Adam returned home to New Hampshire and worked in various roles in logging, building and consturction.

He is survived by his parents, Theodore "Ted" and Fey (Sawyer) Ward; two sisters, Ashley Chauvin and husband Dan of New Jersey and Autumn Makela and husband Todd of Washington; two nieces, Eleanor and Adeline; he is also survived by numerous, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Calling hours will be on Tuesday, May 9, from 6 to 8 PM at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH.

Services will be held on Wednesday, May 10, at 11 AM at the Ricker Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the North Country Longspurs and Jakes Day, 523 Littleton Road, Monroe, NH 03771.