Stanley Ward

Stanley Ward obituary, Philadelphia, PA

Stanley Ward

Stanley Ward Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Terry Funeral Home, Inc. - Philadelphia on Oct. 3, 2025.

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On February 27, 2025 Stanley was called to rest.
STANLEY WARD was born on September 14, 1954, to the late Cathrine Thomas & Juluis Ward.
STANLEY was known as "Stan the Man" in the west Philly area especially 56 St. STANLEY was known for community clean up EVERYWHERE!!!
STANLEY was educated in the Philadelphia School System.
STANLEY'S favorite hobbies were walking, dancing & drinking. Stanley would walk all over west Philly & was known by everyone. STANLEY loved to dance & scream YEEEAAAHHH! STANLEY favorite line was "Got ta get me a cold one." at his hangout Top Shelf Bar. STANLEY was preceded in death by his mother Cathrine Thomas, father Juluis Ward, sister Ann Marie Thomas, brother Juluis Ward Jr., niece Khadijrah Freeman & nephew Balil Gay.
STANLEY leaves to mourn his sister Juanita Baldwin, aunt Hilda King of NY, nieces Rhonda. Andrea, Kim, Yolanda; nephews Omar & Malik, a host of cousins, great-nieces, great nephews, family & friends.
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