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BORN
1941
DIED
2021
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Gastonia, North Carolina
Daniel Ward Obituary
He was born in Gastonia, North Carolina on November 6, 1941 to the late John Hamilton Ward and Ina Pearl Creasman Ward. Daniel was a dedicated member of Lowell Church of God. He was a devoted husband and father. Daniel was a graduate of Ashley High School and attended CPCC. He was a US Air Force Veteran and president of the Sherwood Youth Association here he was active in football, baseball, and basketball for fourteen years. He was also a sales representative for United Rentals Uniform Services.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Ward, sisters, JoAnn Diperi and Ruth Whitaker.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Betty Ward; he is also survived by his children Janet Tudor (Jeff), John Ward (Lisa), Howard Ward (Kim) and Daniel Ward (Sherry); ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren that he adored and loved very much; and his sisters, Louise Denton and Mary Armstrong.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 4th at Lowell Church of God,
with Pastor Joe Heffner, Pastor Roger Wentz and Pastor Bobby Gilley officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 pm prior to the service. Interment will be at Gaston Memorial Park, Singing Tower section. He enjoyed life here on earth and now he has eternal life in heaven.
Memorials may be made to the Lowell Church of God, P.O. Box 802, Lowell, NC 28098.
Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.
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Danny Revels
June 3, 2021
My Dad told me Coach Ward had past today and I want to send my best memory of him. I played on his baseball team back in the 80s. He told me I had a good knowledge of the game but I learned a lot more from him. I was more concerned how I was playing and he made me aware of how to play as a team. He told me your always in the game even if your on the bench. I used that philosophy when I coached kids just like him for 19 years even using his same signals in games. My team won the city championship in 2010 my son hand the game winning RBI. My assistant coach even played in the Sherwood Youth Association. It felt like one his games. I don't know if John will remember me I was the right fielder who save his no hitter at Erwin Center with that big catch in right field. Coach said he will never figure out how I ran that ball down. He was jumping up and down with us kids like he was a kid. Coach Ward I know now your jumping around in heaven I'll see you again one day and I'll let you know how I caught up with that ball. RIP
Janet Tudor Tudor
June 3, 2021
I love you Daddy. We were all so blessed to have you in our life. I miss you so much but rejoicing that you are with God. A new body and eyesight. I know your rejoicing with God. You were always there for my children and loved them as your own. I will carry you in my heart forever and
i will tell my grandchildren what a special man you were
. Until we meet again i will carry you in my heart always. You were my rock! God Bless! ❤
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