Nathaniel Ward

Nathaniel Ward obituary, Centralia, IL

Nathaniel Ward

Nathaniel Ward Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Centralia on Jul. 17, 2024.

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Nathaniel "Nathan" Ward, age 41, of Centralia, IL, passed away on Friday, July 12th, 2024 at Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
He was born on Wednesday, June 1st, 1983 in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Tony Ward and Kari (McClelland) Ward.
Nathan is survived by his mother, Kari Ward of Melbourne, Florida; sister, Jessica Ward of Melbourne, Florida; brother: Ryan Devor of Centralia; seven aunts and uncles: Allison Davidson of Centralia, David McClelland of Centralia, Danny McClelland of Washington, Vickie Faulkner of Maryland, Lenis Ward, II of New York, Debbie Hoover of Odin, and Sandra Burge of Odin; and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Tony Ward; grandparents, David and Bonnie McClelland and Lenis and Sandra Ward; an aunt, Wendi Cochran; and an uncle, Roger Davidson.
Nathan had a passion for playing video games. He also enjoyed reading and playing cards. Nathan loved spending time with his family and friends and also caring for his cats.
Cremation Rites will be accorded and no public service will be held.
Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois, 62801, (618)532-3523 are honored to be of service to Nathan's Family. Online condolences can be made at www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com or on the Funeral Home Facebook Page.

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