Dave Ward Salary, Net Worth, Retirement, Bio, Personal Life

A Guinness World Record holder, a legendary news reporter so far in the world Dave Ward is most honorable news anchor of ABC13 and in the television industry. Challenging the biological age, Dave has made the world surprised by the fact about working on the same channel at the same place for over half century. No doubt that Dave is a real talent and compassionate person with full of patience in him.

Dave Ward Salary, Net Worth, Retirement, Bio, Personal Life

Quick Information

  • Date of Birth May 04, 1939
  • Age 85 Years, 7 Months
  • Nationality American
  • Profession Reporter
  • Marital Status Married
  • Wife/Spouse Laura Ward(m.2002-present)
  • Divorced Not Yet
  • Gay/Lesbian No
  • Net Worth Not Disclosed
  • Salary $70,000-$100,000(Approx.)
  • Ethnicity White
  • Children/Kids Jonathan Ward, Chris Ward(Sons)
  • Height N/A
  • Education Tyler Junior College

A Guinness World Record holder, a legendary news reporter so far in the world Dave Ward is most honorable news anchor of ABC13 and in the television industry. Challenging the biological age, Dave has made the world surprised by the fact about working on the same channel at the same place for over half century. No doubt that Dave is a real talent and compassionate person with full of patience in him. He has become a legend and inspiration to an upcoming generation. Ward is also best known for newscast startup phrase, "Good evening, friends."

Half Century Career:

Raised in the countryside, and being able to find the job and sticking to it and giving the most is the hardest thing to accomplish. Ward started off his career with a radio at KGKB while he was in college. Soon he worked as a staff announcer, and a reporter following years nearby in Houston. His bio is filled with a lot of dedication and struggle. Later he was hired by KTRK-TV as the street reporter and anchor for the weekday newscasts. On August 4, 2016, He declared he is having his retirement from KTRK at the end of 2016.

His Net Worth:

The eloquent news anchor has the total estimated net worth of $1 million. After the handwork and dedication for over the years, he has been able to save his incomes and earnings. However, his annual salary is not disclosed to any public websites, his salary at ABC13 is estimated to be around $70,000 - $100,000 annually. Moreover, he has his prestige and love towards whatever he is doing; perhaps he does not value materialistic happiness.

Perfect Married Life!

Happily married to a bold and beautiful lady, Laura Ward, Dave is a man of his words. He married his wife, after dating each other for an extended period, in 2002. It’s a long journey for both of them, and as the blessing, they have two children to share their love and affection. Dave seems to be more than happy with whatever he has now, wife, children, good savings after retirement. Now that he is already 77 years old, he may be planning to take some rest out of his career.

Short Bio:

Born on May 4, 1939, in Dallas Texas, Dave Henry Ward grew up in Dallas Texas. He has served KTRK-TV’s Eyewitness News in Houston, Texas for more than 50 years. He resides in Texas with his family, but he has been able to keep his personal life low profile. He is active on social networking sites as well.