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Granberry Holland Ward Jr.

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Granberry Ward Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 14 to Jan. 16, 2009.

Retired Services for Granberry Holland Ward Jr. will be held Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at First Christian Church with the Rev. Tom Sykes officiating. A private graveside service and burial will be held at the Ward Family Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Ward, 85, of Meridian, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. After his military service he attended and graduated from Georgia Tech University. He was a retired electrical engineer and entrepreneur. Survivors include his daughters, Sela Ward and her husband, Howard Sherman and Jenna Ward, all of Los Angeles; sons, Granberry Holland Ward III and his wife, Hallie, of Meridian and Brock Ward of Boulder, Colo.; his loving companion, Cecile Bogan; grandchildren, Austin Ward Sherman, Anabella Raye Sherman, Savannah Layne Ward, Anne Tyler Ward and Granberry Holland Ward IV; a sister, Celeste Eggerton and her husband, Fred, of Meridian. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Kate Ward. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church Building Fund, which was dear to his heart. Family and friends may sign an online guest book at www.jamesfwebb.com. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until service time at the church.

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January 19, 2009

Linda Miller, DVM posted to the memorial.

January 17, 2009

Roger and Leslie Covington posted to the memorial.

January 16, 2009

Brad & Angelina posted to the memorial.

18 Entries

Linda Miller, DVM

January 19, 2009

Dear Sela, Jenna, Berry, and Brock,
We were so sorry to hear of the death of your father. Losing a parent has such a profound effect on a family. When Mother passed away, Sela, your letter meant so much to Daddy and to all of us. Cindy, Guy, Linda, Terry, Daddy, and I want all of you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

I am so thankful that all of you are members of such a close and loving extended family. That will mean so much both now and as time progresses. Those shared memories will be important to you and to your children. Be sure to tell them how the Ward and Plummer families packed the pews at First Christian for the Christmas Eve service "the true spiritual start of the season".

Much love and sympathy from the Plummer family,
J. Terry, Sherry, Cindy, Guy, Linda, and Terry
(composed by Sherry and posted by Linda)

Roger and Leslie Covington

January 17, 2009

Sela, Jenna, Berry, and Brock,
We are so sorry about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Brad & Angelina

January 16, 2009

May our thoughts and prayers be of some comfort in this time of sorrow.

Lori Grayson Norvell

January 16, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Lori Grayson Norvell and Brandon
Danny and Marion Grayson
Buddy and Edna Herring
Alan and Nan Grayson

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Sharon Smith Elliott

January 15, 2009

Someone once said that grief is the inevitable result of a life who loved well. My prayer for the Ward family and Cecile is that as time heals the pain of grief it will also bring joy in the thankfulness of having been loved well. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you.

Norman Snowden

January 15, 2009

In 1957, as a young civil engineer, I worked briefly for structural engineer Roy Howell who had an office in the same building with Granberry. For a bit of history, also in the building were Hamilton, Schultz and Luke, consulting engineers and architect R. B. Clopton. These were busy days in Meridian in that Interstate 20 was being started, Meridian was constructing a new Sewerage treatment plant and among others, consolidated schools were being designed and constructed. I was glad to be around these people who were planning some of these projects. I do remember Granberry as being a genuine, kind and patient professional who was never reluctant to answer my questions or those of others. Even after many years you just do not forget character.

John and Libby Crampton

January 15, 2009

John remembers having many good conversations with Granberry at the church while they were waiting to serve communion. He always talked about how proud he was of his children. We send our sympathy and love.

Lara Hammond

January 15, 2009

My deepest sympathies - just recently heard from Sela that her father was in the hospital and was praying he would make a full recovery - God bless this great family of Meridian in your grief... may you have shining memories of all your days together.... peace & blessings, Lara Hammond

Jimmy Mills

January 15, 2009

My deepest sympathy to all the family. It has been many years since I last visited with G H or Celeste and Fred but have often thought about them over the years. May God give each of you the strength to get through this loss and continue to bless you in all you do. My daily prayers will include all the family.

Donna (News Restaurant) (Cozzone) Thompson

January 15, 2009

THE WARD FAMILY AND DEAR CECILE

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of sorrow. May Peace be with each and everyone.

Faith & Tim Mc.

January 15, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers be with you in this time of sorrow.

Sherry Salter

January 15, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of grief. God will be with you and comfort you.
Your Friends, Larry and Sherry Salter

Jack Davis

January 15, 2009

I was very sorry to hear of your loss. I worked for "Gus", as I knew him, for four years from 1960 through 1964. I have many, many memories from those years at the bottom of the hill in the same building with R. B. Clopton, Architect.This is where I met my Late wife of 44 years. She worked temporarily for Clopton.
Gus, was a fine gentlemen who loved his family. Annie Kate was very special to him. Sela used to come in the office as a small child with their huge dog "Ceasar". Ah, the memories, the good memories from a better time. I could go on forever but this is not the time or place. Just let it be said that Gus and the Ward family left a sweet place in my heart.

Rita Crane

January 15, 2009

Sela, you're family will be in my prayers.

Jim & Hazel Brumfield

January 15, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Gaye Harper Hess

January 15, 2009

I'm so very sorry for your loss. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.

David Colvin

January 15, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.