Thomas N. Ward Sr.

Thomas N. Ward Sr. obituary, Flat Rock, MI

Thomas N. Ward Sr.

Thomas Ward Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Voran Funeral Home - Taylor Chapel on Aug. 19, 2025.

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Thomas N. Ward Sr. was born on September 7, 1960 in Royal Oak, Michigan to Kenneth and Regenia Ward. Thomas, who resided in Romulus, Michigan, passed away on August 18, 2025 at the age of 64. Beloved husband of Koren Ward. Loving father of Julie (Aaron) Johnson and the late Thomas Ward Jr. Dear brother of Marshall (Julie) Putnam, James (Autumn) Putnam, Alisia Ward, and Kenneth (Peggy) Ward. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dearest puppy-dad of Jersey Girl. Thomas was also survived by many other loving family and friends.

Visitation Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 10:00-12:00 noon at the Taylor Chapel of Voran Funeral Home, 23750 Goddard Road. (313) 291-1800. Funeral service Thursday 12:00 noon at the funeral home. Interment Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Taylor Animal Shelter. Please share memories and/or leave condolences on Thomas' guestbook on his tribute wall.

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