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1943
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2020
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James Ward Obituary
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 early '60's where Jake went into the data processing business. Because of his knowledge of the early computer business Jake in the very early '70s predicted many things that we take for granted today. To name a few were home computers, the internet, fiber optics, and internet shopping. The one thing he didn't see coming back then was that we would be carrying computers around with us everywhere in the form of smart phones.
Jake and Carolyn moved to Conroe, TX in the very early 1980's.
Jake was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and fisherman, and passed the love of the great outdoors on to his children.
Jake was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sisters, Catherine (Ward) Hyde, and Linda (Ward) Grice.
Jake is survived by his daughter, Shannon Johnson and husband Bart, son Dale Ward, grandchildren Robby Ward, Shelby Johnson, and Kelton Johnson, brothers Wayne Ward and Paul Ward, like sons Mike Patton, Randy Drury, Mike Grice, and Randy Farr, and many nieces and nephews.
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Traci Ward Killen
November 29, 2020
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 Heaven, just like Uncle Jake. What an amazing day that will be! Praying for God’s peace and comfort for Shannon, Dale, Robby, Shelby, Kelton, Uncle Wayne, My Dad Paul, and many loved ones. God is near to the broken-hearted.
Chuck Bailey
November 14, 2020
Always enjoyed his trips to Llano and walking on the Llano River
Paul
November 14, 2020
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 bird house he built in the back yard.
He loved taking me hunting and fishing. And Give me instructions on fishing. He would always stay as long as I wanted to Fish and hunt
There is a wonderful family reunion going on with you, Mother,Daddy, Linda, Kat, Carolyn, Gibb, and Paula. I am so thankful you accepted Jesus when you were young.
Thank you Brother for teaching me how to enjoy life. I look forward to a special tour of our eternal home when we all get to Heaven ❤
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