HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houstonians are saying one final goodbye to legendary Anchor Emeritus Dave Ward on Friday, Dec 19.<\/p>\n
Dave’s funeral service, open to the public, is at noon at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church at 717 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77056.<\/p>\n
ABC13 will carry the funeral live on television and our streaming platforms.<\/p>\n
On Thursday, people paid their respects during a public visitation at George Lewis and Sons Funeral Directors.<\/p>\n
ABC13 memorabilia, honoring Dave, was on display as those who knew him over this storied career came to honor him in person.<\/p>\n
Dave died Saturday at the age of 86.<\/p>\n
For more than 50 years, Dave was Houston’s anchorman. He began each newscast with his signature line, “Good evening, friends.” That’s how the legendary newsman felt about the viewers who shared his love for the city he was so proud to call his home.<\/p>\n
SEE ABC13 Special: “Good Evening Friends, I’m Dave Ward<\/p>\n
ABC13 is remembering the life and honoring the legacy of Dave Ward, who served as Houston’s anchorman for 50 years.<\/p>\n
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