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Jerry Ward Obituary
Jerry was a graduate of Windsor High School. He served in the United States Air Force, and retired after 38 years from Newport News Shipbuilding. After retiring, Jerry found enjoyment working for Hall Acura of Newport News. Jerry had four passions in his life: his beloved wife, Judy, his family, his music, and finally his love of automobiles.
Jerry was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judy Kitchen Ward; parents, Lester E. and Sara E. Ward; stepfather, Richard Cooper; and brother, Murray Ward.
He is survived by four children, Jerry E. "Jay" Ward Jr. and wife, MaryRose, Robert W. Kitchen and wife, Lisa, Shari Kitchen Rucker and husband, Rick, and Rodney V. Kitchen; three grandchildren, Marinda Kitchen, Jerry E. "Trey" Ward III, and Amber Bowen; stepmother, Edna Cooper; sister-in-law, Katherine Ward; two nieces, Mary Charles Pawlikowski and husband, Rick, and Betsy Ward; and extended family which he dearly loved.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, and at other times at 132 Villa Drive, Poquoson. A celebration of life service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, in the funeral home chapel by Pastor John Paul Basham. Burial will follow at Veterans Memorial Gardens, Hampton with military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216 Online condolences to www.claytorrollins.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Ward
Steve Brinkman
November 9, 2009
mr jerry was one of the nicest and most genuine people i have ever met. he reminded me a lot of my own grandfather. he always had a tidbit of advice to help you out in whatever situation you were in. he always had a joke to make the room laugh. i worked with him at hall acura and also when he worked for advantage. he was always willing to help out and was someone you could always count on. the world lost a good one with the passing of mr jerry...
Maria Monds
November 9, 2009
Jay,
I never met your dad but I heard a lot about him, especially from all of the folks in Material Control at the yard and from Mary O'Connell. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God shine his light upon your family during your time of need.
November 9, 2009
Jay, Robert, Shari & Rodney,
Please accept my condolences.You are in my prayers.
Henry Mills
Carole Carter
November 8, 2009
Jay and Family, I never had the pleasure of meeting Jerry Sr. I am sure he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time and please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Carole Carter
November 8, 2009
Jay and Family
I am so sorry to hear of your dads passing, you and your family are in my prayers. If you need anything don't hesitate to ask. May God bless you and your family.
Jimmy & Linda Staples
November 8, 2009
Jerry's Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Julie Hedrick
November 8, 2009
Jay, I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and if you need anything, please call.
Lexi Frye
November 7, 2009
Dear the family of Jerry Ellsworth Ward im so very sorry about your lost. I've never had the chance to meet him but i am very close to his grandaughter Marinda. I know he meant alot to her and her family and I pray that God will help the family through the terrible time.
God Bless Love the Frye family
November 7, 2009
Dear the family of Jerry Ellsworth Ward im so very sorry about your lost. I've never had the chance to meet him but i am very close to his grandaughter Marinda. I know he meant alot to her and her family and I pray that God will help the family through the terrible time.
God Bless Love the Frye family
jim moore
November 7, 2009
dear family of jerry, my heart and prayers go out to all of you in the loss of a great person. i had known jerry from his work days at advantage auto stores and hall acura. he was always a person that if you ever saw him he would get up and come over to shake your hand. i had many great conversations with him and was going to contact him this week. i will always remember his kindness to me and friendship. every one should have known jerry to see how such a fine person he was. you will be in my thoughts during this time.
Diana Lewis
November 7, 2009
Jay, Robert, Shari and Rodney,
I can't imagine what you may be going through. I pray that the Lord holds all of you ever so close. May you be blessed with fond memories as you not only continue to miss Judy, but you now must mourn the loss of Jerry. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to call. May God bless you today and always.
Diana Kemp Lewis and the Kemp Family
Bev Wallace
November 7, 2009
Dear Family of Jerry
I never had the pleasure of meeting him but he was indeed a wonderful husband and father. I know he will be missed and my prayers are with you all. His beautiful wife Judy was my first cousin so I only know him thru her....
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