BORN
1959
DIED
2019
Gary Ward Obituary
He was born on September 27, 1959, in Lorain, Ohio, and graduated from Admiral King High School in 1978. He then joined the U.S. Marine Corps and attended training camp in Paris Island, South Carolina and was stationed at Camp Pendleton in California.
Gary enjoyed playing basketball, baseball, and tennis. He was a professional sports enthusiast, especially all Cleveland teams. Living in Columbus during the football season, you could always hear him saying, “O-H!” and waiting on your response, “I-O!”
He leaves to mourn his passing two daughters, Shalonda Ward and Alexia Davis of Lorain; grandson, Julius Ward; his father, Julius Ward of Lorain; brothers, Alphonso Williams of Tucson, Arizona and Sherman Ward of Lorain; sisters, Margaret R. Osborne of Columbus, Ohio, Tinnie A. Ward of Shaker Heights, Ohio, and Anita Brooks of Little Rock, Arkansas; a brother-in-law, Roosevelt Osborne III of Columbus, Ohio; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Gary was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Ward; sister, Jacqueline Pool (nee Ward); paternal grandfather, Arthur Ward; step-grandfather, Howard Noble; and grandmother, Tennie Noble; maternal grandparents, Margaret and Nathan Williams, Sr.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Living Word Church, 658 E. Erie Ave., Lorain. Rev. Alfred Gilchrist, pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio.
Online condolences at www.brownrobinson.com.
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Virginia Weatherington..... Tenn
February 23, 2023
I will never forget the friendship we had you were always making me laugh and I would do the same with you, I get peace knowing that you are delivered and set free... In the arms of Jesus Christ. R.I.P. Gary
Virginia McElrath
February 28, 2019
Rest in peace my loving friend. I will always remember the laughs we shared together Big Head. To his family please be encourage he's in good Hands God's Hands.
Elizabeth Honaker
February 28, 2019
I Haven't seen Gary for years We Grew up TOGETHER and was always a Nice Person . I send my Condolences to his Family . R.I.H. MY FRIEND .
Len Gerace
February 28, 2019
Always a good guy in high school.
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Patricia Currie
February 27, 2019
To the Ward Family, our prayers and condolences goes out to you. We extend our love and support to you.
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Patricia Jackson
February 27, 2019
My condolences to family and friends. Gary you will be missed deeply.Gary and I and family grew up together went to school together. God Bless You And Family Take Care of each other. Patricia Jackson.
S. Lyons (Martindale family)
February 27, 2019
To The Ward Family, our deepest condolences and loving memories of Gary W. Ward (aka Dada). Know that you have comfort and support surrounding you all; for GOD knows our cry, and pain...sorrow cometh through the night, but JOY cometh in the morning.
Gary has been healed, delivered and set free rejoicing with his Mother and Sister and loved ones above; fly away dear friend...For we all will be together again singing and praising giving GOD all the GLORY! Amen ..R.I.P. Dada ❤
Sassy Lyons (Martindale Family)
February 26, 2019
To the Ward Family: Our sincere condolence of losing your loving Son, Brother, Uncle, Father, my best Friend: Gary W. Ward (aka Dada). Know the comfort of the LORD is with you all at this time. GOD hears your cry and pain...For sorrow cometh through the night and Joy surely cometh in the morning..AMEN.
Gary is healed, delivered and set free in no more pain; rejoicing with his Mother and Sister and loved ones giving GOD all the Glory and Praise..Hallelujah, Amen (R.I.P) ❤
Jackie & David Noble
February 26, 2019
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord..Ward family look to the hills that's where all your strength come from ,Gary is with his mother and sister Jackie and his other family having a good time..praying for you all
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