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Ward Wishon Obituary
LINCOLNTON - Mr. Ward W. Wishon, 40, died Saturday, July 16, 2005, at his home. He was a native of Forsyth County, born July 23, 1964, the son of the late Warren Warden Wishon and Cleo Teague Wishon of Germanton. Ward attended First Wesleyan Church in Cherryville and was employed as a mechanic with U.S. Airways for 18 years. Surviving are his wife, Susan Bumgarner Wishon of the home; his mother, Cleo Teague Wishon of Germanton; a sister, Corrine Scott of Winston-Salem; and a nephew, Nicholas Ogburn of Greenville, N.C. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, July 18, at First Wesleyan Church in Cherryville, with the Rev. Mark Pope Officiating. Burial will follow at Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Monday in the fellowship hall at the church and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar St., Lincolnton, NC 28092. Carpenter's Funeral Home in Cherryville is serving the Wishon family.
Memories and Condolences
for Ward Wishon
Phil Jessup
April 16, 2025
Ward. You were like a brother that I never had. It is an honor to have known and worked with you for many years. Memories I'll never forget. God please bless my friend Ward and rest in peace.
Don Williams
March 8, 2006
I regret hearing the news of Ward's passing so late. I'm honored to have worked with him at USAirways and will always remember his soothing nature and wonderful disposition. He will be missed by us all.
Susan Wishon
July 25, 2005
Ward was my husband. I am truly honored to have been his wife & to have known him for 5 years. He was a blessing & the most wonderful man in the world to me. Thank you for the wonderful love & memories. Love
forever - your wife Susan.
Susan Walker Willette
July 22, 2005
I am saddened to hear of Ward's death. He was always fun to be around all during school. My sympathy goes out to Ward's family.
Barry Walker
July 22, 2005
Ward was always a good friend. I will remember him as a quiet quy with a big heart and always wearing a smile. My prayers will be with your family.
John Todd
July 19, 2005
The USAirways family of people will miss Ward and his soft spoken words.
David Sigman
July 18, 2005
I have fond memories of my years working with Ward at USAiways.
Gayla & John Edwards
July 17, 2005
Ward was such a treasure in my heart, and I have great childhood memories of this beloved cousin.
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