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Vance Ward Obituary
June 6, 1949 - May 10, 2021
Mr. Vance David " Dave" Ward, 71, of Morganton, passed away Monday May 10, 2021, at his residence with his family by his side, after a period of declining health.
Mr. Ward was born June 6, 1949, in Catawba County, a son of Estelle Hudson Ward of Hickory and the late Vance Lloyd Ward. He attended Morganton First Baptist Church and was active in the First Baptist Church Missions. Dave loved Bass fishing, spending time on regional rivers and lakes with his friends, Wayne Propst and Reid Daniels, watching NC State Basketball, NFL Football, and Pickers on TV. He also spent time traveling the United States, México, Canada, Bahamas, with First Baptist Travel and friends, Reid and Jane Daniels. Dave was a proud patriot, serving his county for four years in the U.S. Air Force.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Terry Ward.
Surviving are his wife, Jacquelyn Lingerfelt Ward of the home; mother, Estelle Hudson Ward of Hickory; stepson, Bryan Duckworth and wife, Karen; stepgrandsons, Tanner Duckworth and Carson Duckworth. (He loved and considered Bryan, Tanner and Carson as his own.) Also surviving are his sister, Judy Burns and husband, Dennis of Hildebran; brother, Steve Ward of Hickory; nieces, Sandy Knuckles (John), Katie Ward, Susan Fike (Curt), Kate Caraway (Chris); great-niece, Hayley Caraway; four great-nephews, Luke Murray, Noah Murray, Hayden Caraway and Riley Caraway; and sisters-in-law, Barbara Lingerfelt and Marilyn Lingerfelt.
Funeral services for Dave Ward will be held at 2 p.m., Friday May 14, in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service, in Valdese, with theRev Dr. Thomas Bland, the Rev. Frederick Schuszler and the Rev. Dr. Tyler Roach officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Morganton. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m., at the funeral home, prior to the service. Masks and Social Distancing would be appreciated.
Memorials may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690; or First Baptist Church, 502 West Union St., Morganton, NC 28655.
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Bill Williams
May 14, 2021
Sorry to hear of the passing of Dave. He was a nice man and I enjoyed chatting with him. Our prayers are with you.. We will keep you in our prayers, and pray that the good Lord gives you strength and faith that you will see him again one day.
God Bless,
Bill & Arlean Williams
Todd Stephens
May 13, 2021
Great friend and neighbor.Always very supportive and giving person.
Susan Williams Mull
May 13, 2021
Jackie and family, so very sorry for your loss!! Treasure your memories!! May the Lord give you comfort in your time of sorrow. Love to all,
.
Lynn Garrett
May 13, 2021
Dear Jackie,
We were so very sorry to hear about your dear husband, Dave.
He was very lucky to have your love and support.
Our sympathy and prayers for you and all the family, Lynn & Roy Garrett
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Sarah Kendall
May 13, 2021
Jackie, so sorry to hear about the death of your sweet husband. Bill died December 2020 so I know what you are going through.
Hugs to a sweet friend.
Joyce Kendall
Judy Lane Davis
May 12, 2021
Jackie, I know how difficult this must be for you. The loss you feel is breaking your kind heart. Dave was so special and was so loving and caring. Just want you to know that I love you and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With love and friendship,
Judy
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