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BELMONT - Jerry Ward Sr., 71, passed away July 7, 2013, at Presbyterian Hospital.
He is the son of the late Leamon and Lillie Johnson Ward.
Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed working in concrete, going to the Braves baseball games and hanging out at Richard's B.P. station.
Survivors include his loving wife, Jacky; son, Jerry "Buddy" Ward Jr. and wife, Samantha of Gastonia; daughter, Annette Sherrill and husband, Darby of Belmont; brother, Earl Ward and wife, Nettie of Gastonia; sister, Patricia W. Martin and husband, Dennis of Gastonia; grandchildren, Mandy Warren and husband, Doug, Amberlee Shuping and husband, Trevor, Jason Sherrill and Brent Morrison; great-grandchildren, Easton Warren and Mckenna Shuping; numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 1 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service at McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont.
Celebration of life service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Bumgardner Chapel with the Rev. Larry Wilson officiating.
Interment will follow at Evergreen "A Quiet Place."
In addition to his parents, Jerry was also preceded in death by brothers, Don, Clyde, Fred and Charlie Ward.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Cancer Care, 275 7th Ave., 22nd Fl., NY, NY 10001or www.cancercare.org.
McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the family of Jerry Ward Sr.
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So sorry to heae about Jerry our prayers are with you
Becky Garver
July 11, 2013
We are sorry for your lost of a fantastic man. You and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Jack,Laura, Elizabeth, Khloe June, Sarah Tench
Sarah Tench
July 11, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers! Love you!
Todd and Leslie Secrest
July 10, 2013
Dear Carolyn, Jim and I were so saddened to hear about your loss. Being around you and Jerry was always a joy. Our love & prayers are with you and your family.
With love, Ann and Jim
Jim & Ann Jenkins
July 10, 2013
IM SORRY TO HEAR OF JERRYS PASSING
I WILL MISS HIM
I ENJOYED TALKING TO HIM AT THE BP
ONE OF THE LAST HONEST MEN.
JERRY LAWING
July 10, 2013
So soory about Jerry. We loved him here on Georgia Belle Ave and have the most fond memories. As kids all the parents raised all the kids and he was always willing to always take time with all of us. I enjoyed talking to him as an adult at the BP often. Sorry agwin but his memory will live forever in our hearts. The Buchanan's Glenn, Betty, Melinda, Gary and Libby
July 10, 2013
Jacky, Annette and Buddy, So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying God will wrap his arms around you today and give you the strength, peace and comfort you need to make it thru today, tomorrow and the following days.
Wanda Warren Baucom
July 10, 2013
Carolyn, Annette, and Buddy we are so sorry to hear of your loss. He will be greatly missed! Love you all!
Donald & Debra Ward
July 10, 2013
Kathy and I will be praying that God will give you peace and comfort during this most difficult time. We love you.
David McKinney
July 10, 2013
I am so sorry to here of your loss . Jerry and my Dad Jimmy was the best of friends
Tim chaney
July 10, 2013
Jackie, Butch & I have spoken of you and Jerry many times in the last months. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Just remember In Christ there is no sorrow. Only the sunshine after the storm.
Vickie Franklin
July 9, 2013
Jacky, even that I had to move away I never forgot my good friend Jerry/ I will never forget my good friends, Jim
July 9, 2013
Jackie our love, thoughts, and prayers are sent to you and your family.
Ernest and Peggy Ward
July 9, 2013
Sheron Watkins and Family
July 9, 2013
So sorry to hear about Jerry.You and your family are in our prayers.God Bless
Annette Painter
July 9, 2013
Carolyn so sorry to hear of your loss.
Carolyn & I will keep you in our prayers.
Hubert Tanner
July 9, 2013
Amberlee & Family
Although it is impossible to see beyond your pain,
May you look back to good memories to comfort and help you today
May your heart and soul find peace and happiness.
God Bless
Rodney, April & River Howard
July 9, 2013
Mandy, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time .Let me know if I can do anything for you or your Family ... Love ya
Charlotte Land
July 9, 2013
Carolyn We are so very sorry for your loss Honey .Our deepest Sympathy to you and the Family .You are in our Thoughts & Prayers may God give you the strength to get through this most trying time & We send our Love . Jerry fly high and soar with the Eagles !
John & Sue Phillips
July 9, 2013
Jackie, Our prayers are with your whole family! We love you all! and will miss Jerry very much!
cindy Litfin
July 9, 2013
BUDDY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD, PRAYING FOR COMFORT AND PEACE FOR YOU AND THE FAMILY, GOD BLESS,
GENA CLARK
July 9, 2013
Dear Earl and Family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. May God give you peace and comfort as only He can during this time.
Lee and Jan Daniel
July 9, 2013
Jackie my prayers are with you and the family. i know how much you loved him marlene coleman!!!!!
July 9, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about Jerry. We know he is in a better place today! We Love y'all very much!
Lisa Richards
July 9, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Teresa Garrett Pahutski
July 9, 2013
Annette , Buddy, and Jackie, I'm sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers are with you guys!
Todd Stafford
July 9, 2013
Remembering your great love story today and always.
mary harris
July 9, 2013
Prayers to the family!
Tammy dowd
July 9, 2013
Annette, I am so sorry to hear that your father has passed. My prayers are with you. Remember all the good memories as that will help you in the following days to come. I will be thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.
July 9, 2013
Our hearts go out to all. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Barry,Jean(Ward),Kori West
July 8, 2013
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