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Edward Eugene Ward obituary, Fort Wayne, IN

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Edward Ward Obituary

Edward Eugene Ward was born to Horace Ward, Sr. and Willie Mae Ward on August 3, 1955 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Edward came to Christ at an early age and was a lifetime resident of Fort Wayne. Edward earned a Bachelor's Degree at Ball State University in Language Therapy. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Horace, Sr., and Willie Mae Ward, brother, Thomas Jackson, and sister, Charlotte Nelson. Edward leaves to cherish his memory, his sister, Sylvia (Lloyd) Bratton of Houston, Texas, Horace Ward, Jr. of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Kathleen Ward of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Joan Oregbor of Fort Wayne, Indiana, William (Theresa) Ward of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Vickey White of Fort Wayne, Indiana and a host of nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends. To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFFT-TV 55 News on Jun. 14, 2025.

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12:00 p.m.

First National Baptist Church

1827 Seddlemeyer Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46816

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