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James Howard Ward

October 4, 1941 ~ January 25, 2013

James Howard Ward was born in 1941, the oldest son of Alfred and Elizabeth Ward. He enjoyed life to the fullest until his death on January 25, 2013, after a two-year battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Casey Ward; one daughter, Laura Langley, with husband Keith, and their children Jessica and Logan; one son, David Ward, with wife Beverly and her son Bryan; and one brother, Allen Ward. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews, as well as a host of beloved friends and family. James was preceded in death by his parents. He was married in 1962 to Lillian Casey, to whom he was a faithful and loving husband for more than 50 years. They were inseparable in life. During his final time of hospitalization, she sat faithfully by his bed and was with him at the moment of his home going. James was a long-time member of Living Faith Fellowship Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he served over the years as deacon, usher, and sound technician. Those close to him speak of how much he loved the Lord, his family, his friends, and his church. He will be remembered fondly by all who knew him. James spent four years in the United States Marine Corps, serving both at home and abroad. Throughout his adult years, he was an avid gardener, keeping several freezers full of home-grown vegetables. As he was married to a first-rate cook, he loved to eat the produce from his garden. He kept their yards immaculately groomed right up until the last month of his life. He retired after forty-four years with the telephone company. He began as an outside repairman, but over the years he attended many training schools. By the time of his retirement, he worked in the office on their computerized monitoring and repair system. A passage of scripture that could have been written with James Howard Ward in mind is found in Psalm 116:12-16: "What shall I return to the LORD for all his goodness to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD. I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people. Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants. Truly I am your servant, LORD." Anyone who knew him will testify that a faithful servant of the Lord has gone home. A celebration of his life will take place at Living Faith Fellowship on Sunday, January 27, 2013, at 2:00pm with Pastor Danny Harris officiating. Family visitation will be at Wheeler-Woodlief Funeral Home on Saturday, January 26, 2013 between the hours of 7:00 and 9:00 pm. Interment will be at Pineview cemetery. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 1/26, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Service Living Faith Fellowship Church 1090 West Mount Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27803 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-937-2999 --> | Sunday 1/27, 2:00 pm Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801

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  1. Lillian, Laura, David and family – we are so sorry to hear of the passing of James Howard. He was such a fine Christian man that will truly be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God bless you and give you strength. In Christian love Jeffrey and Brenda Batchelor and Jackie Jackson

  2. Words cannot truly express the deep sorrow that is felt at this time. I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your dear brother James. Holding you in my prayers,heart, thoughts & wishing you strength and healing in your time of pain & loss. I want you to know that if,you need anything all you have to do is ask.Thinking of you in a very special way. Getting through this time will be difficult, but God will always keep you close & in his care. Remeber those we love don’t ever go away for they walk beside us everyday. Their memories are always in our heart, they will help heal our pain.Allen, please give my sympathy to James’s wife & children. Allen, you will always be James’s little buddy. With heartfelt sympathy, Love you, Mary Richardson

  3. Lillian and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Please remember a sunset on this earth meant a glorious sunrise in Heaven. May God grant you the comfort that only can come from Him. Grady and Harriet Howell

  4. We are so sorry to learn of James Howard’s passing. We did not know of his illness, but now we know that he is healed and enjoying being in God’s presence. Love and prayers.


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