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Larry WARD Obituary
Larry was born in Gastonia, N.C., and was the son of James McCoy and Fadolia Smith Ward. Larry had lived in the Hampton-Newport News area most of his life and had been a resident of Smithfield since 1996.
During the Korean Conflict, Larry faithfully served in the United States Army as a medic and a chaplain. Later, Larry enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and graduated from Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville, Tenn. After college and while in Nashville, Larry was a tour bus guide and met and rubbed elbows with some of Country Music's finest.
In addition to his parents, Larry leaves to cherish his memory, sister, Sheron Watkins (Terry) of Poquoson; brother, Donald D. Ward (Debra) of Edenton, N.C.; and sister, Catherine Ward-Matthews of Barhamsville, Va.; his special friend, Donald Reeves of Smithfield; a host of aunts and uncles and several nieces and nephews and extended family. He will be missed by everyone, especially his canine children, Penny, Buddy and Tina.
Family and friends will gather from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, in Colonial Funeral Home for visitation. A graveside committal service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Oct 1, in Albert G. Horton, Jr., Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to VA Medical Center, 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23667.
Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry WARD
Janice Glenn Reaves
December 28, 2017
I knew Larry very well in college at Trevecca Nazarene college in 1974-78. It was a shock to me to find out he passed while reading the news in our college alumni news. I was engaged to Larry later in 1988. If anyone would like to contact me they can. I am giving my condolences to the family now even though it has been years.
October 26, 2010
Our family will miss Larry's laughter and wit. He was a very special man with a heart of gold. We are saddened by his passing. Our prayers and love go out to your family. Jean Long
Suzanne Frye
October 14, 2010
James, Fay, Cathy and family,
We are so sad to here of Larry's passing. It seems like just yesterday we were all running around the old neighborhood. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mark and Suzanne Frye and Family and The Masons'
Kiersten and Lauren Russell
October 2, 2010
Dear Mr Larry, we will miss you and think you were so nice everytime we stayed at Grampa's shop in the summer. You would bring Grandma her lunch because she cant walk even when you were busy, and let us help empty the ice cream machine every afternoon.Bless your family they are in our prayers.
Judyand Buddy Parker
October 2, 2010
Our prayers go out to your family. Larry was well known and loved by many. He was always a welcome visitor in our shop, sorting thru records and other finds. We and our grandchildren will miss his gentle, quiet,smile and good fellowship. They also will miss not being able to " help him with the chocolate milkshakes" as he used to say.Good friend, you will be sorely missed. Judy, Buddy, and Marietta at Treasurehouse Antiques
Wendy Blount
October 2, 2010
Cathy and Family,
I was sorry to hear of Larry's passing. You are in my thoughs and prayers.
Jim Dawson
September 30, 2010
I was sorry to hear of Larrys passing. I will will be praying for your family.
Rev. Dave Pullen
September 30, 2010
While I was a young airman stationed at Langley AFB and in the Hampton Church, Larry was always one that I would seek out because of his joyful smile and happy heart! He was clearly a friend. Nita and I extend to Larry's family heartfelt sympathy during these days.
vickie weaver
September 30, 2010
Uncle James, Faye and family,
So sorry to here of Larry's passing, You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Vickie, Jeff, Dustin and trevor
Bobby Watson
September 30, 2010
I remember Larry very well. He was a great friend to me during his time at the Hampton Church. His quick wit and laughter always made me smile. I would like to express my deepest sympathies to his family as they work through this tremendous loss. He had a great heart and a great love for life!!!!! His laugh is one that will stay with me always. :-)
Bobby Watson Jr.
Rita McPherson
September 30, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Ward Family; you all are in my prayers. May God bless you with comfort and strength during this time.
Kim Smith
September 30, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Cathy and her family at your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Suanne Massey
September 29, 2010
During his time on earth, Larry blessed all who met him with a generous heart, warm spirit, and bright smile. His kind words and gentle spirit will be sorely missed.
Gloria Linkous
September 29, 2010
My deepest sympathies to the Ward family.
Tammy Melcher
September 29, 2010
we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to larry's family.
the Melcher family
Newport News Flea Market
Jack and Esther Linkous
September 29, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathy Couch-Fleck
September 29, 2010
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with the whole family
September 29, 2010
Sheron, I have no words to comfort your heart or the hearts of your family. I pray that God is holding each of you in the palm of his hand.
Gladys
Dave Roberts
September 29, 2010
So very sorry for your loss
Gloria (Duncan) Hopkins
September 29, 2010
James, Faye and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this time. We will always remember Larry with the smile and laugh he had for family and friends.
Gloria, Sherry and Jed
Angie Rowland
September 29, 2010
I am so sorry to learn of Larrys passing.I work at Bills Seafood and loved him so much.We would laugh during his whole meal.We will miss him so much.My prayers go out to Donald and the Ward family.
Judy Carlisle
September 29, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. Just remember that if God brings us to it he will so carry us through it. Love to all, Judy
Sandra Ross-Willmer
September 29, 2010
Sheron, so sorry to hear about your brotherm, did not know him but his sister is a true friend so he must have been also.
janice nelson
September 29, 2010
God only takes the best. Larry will be missed by us all. My prayers are with the Ward family and our friend Donnie.
Stephanie Shaw
September 29, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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