Ward Leo Hallenbeck, 84, of Murphy passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was the son of the late Ward and Julia Sherline Hallenbeck. He had worked as a Superintendent of Highway Transportation.
Ward was a big fan of NASCAR, loved going fishing, spending time with his family, especially his grandkids, and enjoyed reading. He loved his dogs, especially his girls, Missy and Molly.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Trevor Degrand Hallenbeck; two daughters, Sherri Murdock and Terressa Berlund; a brother, Ellis Hallenbeck; and a sister, Rita Wells.
Ward is survived by his wife of 41 years, Kathy Lane Hallenbeck; a son, Michael Lee Hallenbeck (Jessica); a daughter, Jennifer McMillian (Dallas); two sisters, Carresse Kuhlmann (Richard) and Mary Hallenbeck (Terry); grandchildren, Connor McMillian, Camryn McMillian and 11 more grandkids; and several great and great great grandkids.
No services are planned at this time.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
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