10/12/2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our original founder, Bobby Ward.
Back in 1979, Bobby, better known to me as Papa, started this business by digging sod out of his own front yard and selling it to people in the community. What started small eventually grew into a business that he and his wife, Barbara, would spend nearly 40 years building together.
Even today, we still have customers come by who remember buying sod from “the Wards” 20 or 30 years ago. Some even share stories about conversations they had with him all that time ago. It’s always special to hear those memories and know that what he started still means something to people today.
Thank you, Papa, for all the years of hard work and dedication you put into building this business. As your great-grandson, I’m proud to carry on what you started, and we’ll continue doing everything we can to honor the legacy you worked so hard to build.
Thank you to everyone who has supported our family and this business throughout the years. 🩶