David Larkin Ward, 79 of Bluffton, SC passed away on Monday, November 9, 2009 in the Coastal Carolina Medical Center, Hardeeville, SC.He was born in Baltimore, MD on June 7, 1930. He was the son of the late John and Alice Larkin Wilkins.He was a school teacher and guidance counselor. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corp and served in Korea.He is survived by his wife, Claire M. Ward of Bluffton, SC; two sons, David M. (Rebecca) Ward of Lawrenceville, GA and Michael M. (Paula) Ward of Mattapoisett, MA and five grandchildren, Stephanie, Carolyn, Kristen, Samantha and Brian Ward.A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Sauls Funeral Home, 90 Simmonsville Rd., Bluffton, SC.Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton, SC is assisting the family with their arrangements. (www.saulsfh.com)