James-Ward-Obituary

James Ward

Abilene, Texas

1943 - 2020

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DIED
November 2, 2020
LOCATION
Abilene, Texas

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"Jake" James Ward went home to be with Jesus on 11/2/2020 from Abilene TX. Jake was born in Waxahahachie, TX on 1/14/1943 to Thomas James "TJ" and Etta May Ward. Jake grew up in Abilene TX.Jake married the love of his life Carolyn on 10/02/1961 in Abilene.Together they moved to Houston, TX in the...

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I have many fond childhood memories of holidays and family gatherings with Uncle Jake while growing up in Abilene. He was always such a fun Uncle. Those really were the good old days! Uncle Jake will truly be missed, but I know he is enjoying a wonderful reunion with Aunt Carolyn, Mama, Papa, Aunt Kat, Aunt Linda, Aunt Brenda, Gibb, my Mom Paula, and so many loved ones in Heaven at this very moment. I look forward to the day when we will all be reunited with our loved ones and see Jesus in...

Always enjoyed his trips to Llano and walking on the Llano River

My brother Jake loved his baby bother Paul. Paul loved his Brother Jake. He taught me how to swim when I was 6 years old. Thank you Jake, I had no problem on water and and was able to save nephew Joey from drowning when we were little. Jake loved animals and always had a pet when growing up. Many were wild animals including a Skunk that sprayed him just before leaving home for an out of town trip. Could not let him ride on top of car but everyone wanted him to.I sure loved playing in his...