James “Jimmie” Haverson Ward, Jr.
September 10, 1933 ~ August 12, 2019
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BATTLEBORO - James "Jimmie" Haverson Ward, Jr., age 85, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019. Born in Nash County, NC on September 10, 1933, he was the son of the late James Haverson Ward, Sr. and Geneva Ham Ward. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Bettie Ward and Joann Ward Parks.
Jimmie grew up on the family farm outside of Battleboro. He attended Whitakers School, graduating in 1952. Jimmie went to Chowan College where he played football in 1953. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1953 and served in Korea. Jimmie started work for Carolina Telephone in 1955 and went back to farming in 1973. He was a member of Battleboro United Methodist Church, served on the Nash County Farm Bureau Board for 38 years, and was a member of the Roanoke and Tar River Gun Club.
Jimmie leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 61 years, Joan Mixon Ward; children, Laura Ward Flye and husband, Randy, of Battleboro; James Haverson Ward, III and wife, Susan, of Columbia, SC and Steven Michael Ward and wife, Lisa, of Battleboro. He is also survived by grandchildren, Andrea Flye Hudson and husband, Justin, Matthew Ward and wife, Lauren, Marci Flye Vick and husband, Kurt, Travis Ward and wife, Emily, and Adam Ward and wife, Carey; great-grandchildren, Maggie and Braxton Hudson and Cannon and Mixon Ward; brother, Raymond Ward and wife, Cynthia, of Simpsonville, SC; and brother-in-law, Alton Parks of Battleboro.
A Celebration of Jimmie's Life will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Battleboro United Methodist Church, 229 E. Battleboro Ave., Battleboro, NC 27809 with Rev. Earl Cochran officiating. A visitation will immediately follow the service until 4:00 PM in the Battleboro United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Battleboro United Methodist Church, 229 E. Battleboro Ave., Battleboro, NC 27809.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Battleboro United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
229 E. Battleboro Ave,
Battleboro, NC 27809
Sunday 8/18, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A visitation will immediately follow the service until 4:00 PM in the Battleboro United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
Service
Battleboro United Methodist Church
229 E. Battleboro Ave.
Battleboro, NC 27809
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Sunday 8/18, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Celebration of Jimmie's Life will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Battleboro United Methodist Church, 229 E. Battleboro Ave., Battleboro, NC 27809 with Rev. Earl Cochran officiating.
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So sorry to hear this news. Prayers for the family.
To the family and friends of Jimmie Ward You have my thoughts and prayers in this time of your grieving. The pain will fade and the memories will grow stronger.
Joan, so sorry to hear the news. Our deepest sympathies to your family. We know Haverson and Susan through a golf friend of ours. Did not know the connection but it illustrates the small world we live in. Our prayers to you and your family.
Marci.. you’re more than a friend, I think of you as a lil sis.. you are so special and that only comes from learning from the best.. your parents, and grand parents.. You, like me are a country girl.. so we learn from our fathers and grandfathers.. I’m so very sorry for your loss and pray that God will give you healing and a sense of peace knowing the beauty that your grandfather is seeing now.. I know you will miss him, but he’s never further than your most cherished memory, or your heart. (and there’s lots of room in that great big heart of yours) I love you without end my friend.. and I’m here if you need a shoulder to cry on, a friend to laugh with, to cry with.. whatever.. God be with you and bless you all.. Matthew 54 Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted. Love you dearly my friend, always!! Denise Lindquist
Condolences from Craig and Janice Rivers. Be Encouraged.