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ROBERT WARD Obituary
Dr. Robert Ward
Dr. Robert Ward of Laurel, Maryland, entered into eternal rest on Thursday afternoon, March 4, 2021, with his wife at his bedside. Robert was born on December 29, 1944, to the late Elder Aaron and Missionary Katherine Rodgers Ward in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Robert Ward taught in the Fine and Performing Arts Department at Bowie State University for over 45 years. Dr. Robert Ward leaves to cherish his memories, wife of 52 years, Mary Nottingham Ward; youngest sister, Doris Theresa Benson (Louis); and a host of relatives. Viewings will be held at Howell Funeral Home, Jessup MD, Thursday, March 11, 2021 4 until 6 p.m. (Memorial Service 6 until 7p.m.) and Friday, March 12, 10:30 until 11 a.m. immediately followed by Celebration of Life at 11 a.m. Eulogist, Rev. Dr. Tyrone Jones, IV, First Baptist Church of Guilford. Interment, Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 11 a.m. First Baptist Church of Capeville, Cape Charles, VA. 23310. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to "Bowie State University, Fine and Performing Arts"-Dr. Robert Ward Memorial Fund.
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Dr. Camellia Blackwell, Ph.D
March 7, 2022
I sadness came over me when I saw this email honoring Dr. Bob Ward one year since his passing. The first time when I saw it was bad enough. The second time was as depressing reminding me of his passing the year before.
Dr. Bob Ward and I were professors in the Fine & Performing Art Department at Bowie State University for several years. We were also in the Doctoral Program for the Ph.D. Degree at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD during the early 1980s. I graduated with the Ph.D. degree in 1985 and he graduated some time later, possibly the next year, I do not recall.
Bob was a kind, warm and friendly professional who represented Bowie State University well. He was considerate, outgoing and respectful at all times. More people should be like Dr. Bob Ward.
Although I had not seen him for years before he passed, I had thought about him professionally always with high esteem for him and Bowie State University.
I wish his wife and family well. They should know that Dr. Bob Ward was respected, admired and appreciated by this particular faculty member for his outstanding work as a professor at the distinguished Bowie State University . I will always remember him. He was pleasant, delightful and funny and I always held him in high esteem.
Dr. Camellia Blackwell-Taffel, Ph.D
March 15, 2021
Dr. Robert Ward and I served on the faculty together at Bowie State University during the 1980s. We were also doctoral students for the Ph.D. Degree at the University of Maryland during that same period. Bob was a professional in every sense of the word and an inspiration to all both students and faculty. Surely, he will be missed by all who knew him. Adios my friend. Rest in peace.
Carolyn Cooper Green
March 11, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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12
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10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Howell Funeral Homes - Howard County10220 Guilford Road, Jessup, MD 20794
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12
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11:00 a.m.
Howell Funeral Homes - Howard County10220 Guilford Road, Jessup, MD 20794
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