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John Ardis Ward M.D. passed away at home in Monticello, Florida on February 12, 2014 with family and friends surrounding him.
Dr. Ward was born in Arlington, Georgia on August 3, 1921 and grew up in Shellman, Georgia. He was predeceased by his mother, Martha Cobb Ward, father, Charlie Ardis Ward, wife, Dorothy Bevis Ward and brother, Charles McCuin Ward M.D. He is survived b y his daughter, Martha S. Ward M.D., son David Ward (wife Linda) and son Charles M. Ward II (wife Jennifer) as well as grandchildren John T. Ward, Daniel W. Ward, Isabella G. Ward and Charles H. Ward.
Dr. Ward graduated from Shellman High School in Shellman, Georgia in 1938. He joined the US Navy in August 1941 and served in the South Pacific as a Navy Corpsman. The Navy assigned him to Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia in 1944 where he graduated as an undergraduate in 21 months. He was accepted to Emory University College of Medicine in 1946 where he graduated in 1950. He completed his internship at Bethesda Naval Hospital in 1951. He returned home to Shellman, Georgia to practice medicine from 1951 - 1955. In 1955 he moved to Monticello to join the medical practice of Dr. William Hunter. He practiced medicine in Monticello until 2001 when he retired from his practice with Dr. John Brinson.
In addition to his medical practice where he served the people of Jefferson County and surrounding counties and delivered thousands of babies, he was also an avid outdoorsman, hunter, fisherman and golfer. He served three terms on the Jefferson County Commission and was very involved in the civic affairs of Jefferson County.
The family expresses their sincere appreciation to the countless friends and neighbors who played such an important role in supporting Dr. Ward and his loved ones. It would be impossible to convey how much each of their acts of kindness and friendship has meant to all of them throughout the years.
A graveside service will be held, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Oakfield Cemetery in Jefferson Co. Family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 p.m., Friday at Beggs Funeral Homes, 485 E. Dogwood St., Monticello, FL 32344, (850) 997-5612.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Aucilla Research Institute, 555 North Jefferson Street, Monticello, Florida 32344 for archaeological research in Jefferson County and the surrounding area.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Ward
Kim Faglie Young
February 16, 2014
Dr. Ward was a great man and doctor. I say all the time when one of us gets sick, "I sure wished we could go see Dr. Ward and get a shot of Penicillin, pay five dollars, and be good to go", and he is now a legend of Jefferson County. Prayers for peace and comfort for the family.
Bill Curry
February 15, 2014
I am sorry to hear about Dr. John Ward. Dr. Ward was our doctor in Shellman, Ga in the early 1950's. What a great guy he was to my family (I was 15 years old then) . He was my friend and I will always appreciate his kindness to my family. We probably sill owe him for his services. He did indeed make a difference in this world.
Sally Ann Lott-Hanson
February 14, 2014
To Martha, Charlie, David and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I need to write a book about John Ward, John Lott and John Kelly. I feel so fortunate to have the most amazing memories of my father and the special friendships he had. Dr. Ward saved my daddy's life so many times and I lost count of the nights he visited our family when we were sick. I loved him dearly. He was truly my daddy's best friend. I'm sure he and John Lott are in heaven making up new jokes. I know you will miss him. So many wonderful memories that are near and dear to me that still live on through the next generations. No one could make this stuff up. I still laugh about the stories I heard. May God comfort you and know how truly blessed we were to have known John Ward as a dr.and a wonderful friend. He was one of a kind. So be at peace as I'm sure he is. With love, Sally Ann Lott Hanson
FRANKIE S. ROSEY
February 14, 2014
Dr. Ward always made you feel better. He entertained you while he doctored you. Two for the price of one. Where could you get that today? No where! Ride that bicycle you kept at the hunting camp right into the gates of heaven!
Laurie Montfort
February 14, 2014
Dr. John was a true and loyal friend to my father John Fox. He will be missed.
February 14, 2014
Dr. Ward was the Best. I remember a time a patient met him on the Golf Course & needed a prescription. Doc wrote it on the back of a score card. Our thoughts are with the Family.
Will and Connie Kendrick
February 14, 2014
David and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.
Noanne Gwynn
February 14, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
God's peace.
Lloyd Monroe
February 14, 2014
Dear Family,
Dr. Ward's care for Mama and Daddy's family will never be forgotten. Mama thought he walked on water; he delivered our “surprise” twin brothers in 1958. Dr. Ward exclaimed to his nurse “Martha, there's another one!” after Stephen, the first, was delivered.
He had a great sense of humor and was quite the county commissioner. I always enjoyed running into him, wherever that might be.
May God bless you all, in your time of loss, with sweet memories and His peace.
Carrie Bynum
February 14, 2014
Doc, you were a wonderful friend. I will miss spending time with you. You will always hold a special place in my heart. May your family find peace during this time.
Cory Livingston
February 14, 2014
Family of Dr. Ward - Peace to you. Dr. Ward was an amazing doctor. My father (Donald Burke) credited him with saving his life following a major heart attack. I remember Dr. Ward for sore throats and bruised knees. He will be missed. Blessings. Cory Burke Livingston
Carrie Bynum
February 14, 2014
Doc, you will be greatly missed. I have enjoyed spending time with you and listening to your lifetime stories. You will always have a special place in my heart.
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