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James Ward Obituary

Services for Mr. James Ward Jr. will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Ave., Petersburg, the Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin, pastor, eulogist. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.

Wake service from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, at the funeral establishment.

Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 10:30 a.m. at the church.

The family will assemble at 10 a.m. at 1721 S. Halcum Drive, Petersburg, the day of the services, and may be contacted by calling 804-732-1886.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Ward at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index on Dec. 12, 2013.

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The Leepers

December 13, 2013

You have our deepest sympathy for yourloss. May God continue to give you strength and comfort during this difficult time.

God saw he was getting tired
and a cure was not to be
so he put his arms around him
and whispered,
"Come to Me"

With tearful eyes we watched him
and saw him pass away
and although we love him dearly
we could not make him stay.

A Golden heart stopped beating
hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best!

Carolyn Jones

December 13, 2013

To Patricia and Family,

Sorry to hear of your husband passing. It is comforting to know he's home with the Lord. We missed him coming to the morning services, always with a small on his face. May you find peace in the Lord in the days to come. Lots of hugs.

Carolyn Jones, Welcome Ministry M.O.B.C

Debra & James Walston

December 12, 2013

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

Senora Avery

December 12, 2013

To Patricia and Family
May the comfort of The Lord, family, friends and other love ones be a comfort to you in this time of sorrow. i enjoyed our times together over the years especially at Christmas when Jim Would fry herring fish for us to eat.

Gloria Brown

December 12, 2013

Patricia,

My prayers are with you and you family during this difficult time.

Grace Todd

December 12, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Robert Scott

December 12, 2013

Stanley & Family. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with You all. Amen (Philippians 4:23).

Cecilia Ann Scott Lee
Wayne Robert Scott

December 11, 2013

With Sympathy Thinking of you during your time of sorrow Charles Crews Altadena ca.

Vernon Brown

December 11, 2013

I also grew up in Blandford, James and I lived on Foley Street and attended Blandford School together more than 60 years ago. I will cherish the experiences and memories forever.

Paula Harris

December 11, 2013

To Patricia and Family:
Extending deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of sorrow. May God Bless and Comfort you.

Janice Holloway

December 11, 2013

To the Ward family, let not your hearts be trouble, your love one has forth a good fight, he has finish his course and now laided up for him is a crown of righteous, he is resting in the arms of Jesus PRAYING YOUR STRENGHT IN THE lORD.

Nadine Bland Roberts

December 10, 2013

To The Kizzie Family,

Our prayers are with you during this time
of sorrow. Our deepest sympathy and May
God Bless You.

Pastor & Mrs. M. A. Turner, Sr.

December 9, 2013

To J. B. & Deborah & Family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of depletion and loss. Remember, "Earth has no sorrow but heaven can remove."

December 9, 2013

To Patricia and Family,

Ward, as we called him, will be really, really missed. He would never let and opportunity pass by without stopping and sitting on the patio with Earl talking non stop, laughing, and just enjoying one another's company. He was kind and concerned person. May God, and He will, give you comfort and strength during this time.

Love, Earl and Mary Patrick

Charles Washington

December 9, 2013

I grew up in Blandford one street over from James Ward. In my experiences with him was alway caring and helpful. Mat God bless him and his family

Delores J. Bland

December 9, 2013

Patricia & Family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy in the passing of your husband. I pray God will give you strength in your time of need. We know that prayer changes thing, and I will keep you and your family prayed up. Be blessed.

Kathy Moore

December 8, 2013

I met Mr. Ward as a client, but grew to know him as a friend. I will certainly miss him coming into the office. He was a kind and gentle person who will be greatly missed by his family and friends. May God's love surround you at this difficult time.

Battinto Batts, Sr.

December 8, 2013

To Patricia & Family:

With Deepest Sympathy for the Loss of Your Loved One.

James and I Were Friends for Many Years, and We Shared Many Thoughts & Opinions. Beyond Question, One Thing Was Very Clear, James Loved His Family!

James Was a Good Man and Will Be Missed by Many. However, Please Know that His Spirit Lives On in the Hearts and Minds of All Who Knew and Loved Him.

~ God Bless!

Krishawn Bynum

December 7, 2013

You will forever be missed and you will live on in our hearts forever.
Ann, Shawn and Peaches

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