Orville Ward, 78, of Big Spring, died on Saturday, August 25, 2001, at the Hospice House of Odessa. Graveside funeral services will be at 4:00 PM Monday, August 27, 2001, at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park with Rev. Jess Colegrove, pastor of Birdwell Lane Baptist Church, officiating. He was born on October 12, 1922 in Bowie, Texas and married Nadine Crittenden on July 15, 1953 in Hobbs, New Mexico. She preceded him in death on February 22, 1989. Mr. Ward had held various jobs until retiring to care for his wife. He was a member of Birdwell Lane Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Charles Marafioti of Bowie; one sister, Betty Graham of Nocona and numerous nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his parents in 1965; one son, Gary Don Ward and two brothers, Cecil Ward and Charles Ward. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.,