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1944
2025
The family is sad to announce the passing of their beloved brother, father and uncle after two years of declining health. John was a friend to all, always willing to help anyone he could. He was a hard worker all of his life. After growing up on a tobacco farm, he went to work for the telephone company for thirty-seven years. After retiring he opened his own electrical business, WECO (Ward Electrical Company) and taught at Beaufort Community College. He was also a member of the Washington Masonic Ore Lodge and served as Master Mason. Most importantly, John loved the Lord and served him all his life. He attended and served at Everett's Church of Christ.
He leaves behind two sons, Dale Ward (Rocky Mount, NC) and Drew Ward (Aiken, SC), two sisters Frances Latham (Dal) and Gail Windley (Joe), his special friend Marie Skinner and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife JoAnn Whitaker Ward, his parents Demby and Lillian Ward and sister Betty Ward Jenkins.
The family would like to thank all the many people who supported him during his time of sickness, especially caretaker Diane Laws, as well as all the many friends who visited and prayed with him. Many thanks to Autumnfield, Beaufort County Hospital and Amedisys Hospice.
The funeral service will be at Everett's Church of Christ, 48 S. White Post Road, Pinetown, NC at 2:00 pm, Thursday May 29, 2025, officiated by Dennis R. Davis. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm at Everett's Church of Christ. Burial will be at Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Dennie Smith, Joe Windley, Donnie Cutler, Jr., Jerry Cutler, Chris Jackson and Toby Woolard. Honorary pallbearer, Dalton Latham.
The family will be at John's home to receive visitors.
Condolences may be addressed to the family online by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com.
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Ward family.
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Belinda (Little) and Kevin Sawyer
June 16, 2025
So sorry to hear about John's passing. He was a good friend that would help us out whenever he could. He also would help my mom and dad as well, and they were good friends with John . My parents were Jerry and Linda Little. Dad passed in 2019 and Mom is still here and also sends her sympathy.
Debra Watson
June 1, 2025
David and I am sorry to read Of John’s passing. Such a kind soul and always so pleasant. Never forgot a person. Prayers for the family. David and Debra
Linda Linton
May 30, 2025
Oh, I am so sad to read of John's illness and passing. I'm sad for all who knew him, but happy to know that he is with his Lord and Savior. John was "the phone guy" for a company where I managed telecom for many years. Not sure what was bigger - his heart or his smile! When he walked this earth he was a very kindhearted man and I'm privileged to have known him. Looking forward to seeing him again one day, walking on the heavenly streets of gold! I'm asking God to comfort his family and loved ones with lots and lots of sweet, happy memories.
Nancy Edwards-Bennett
May 30, 2025
John was a nice guy; always cordial and easy to talk with. May he live on in your fond memories
Marilyn Lilley Moore
May 29, 2025
John was always such a nice man. My family cared a lot about him as he was growing up was a welcome person at the store, skating rink or any other family adventures at Midway. I know he will be missed by everyone who loved him.
Rex Hawkins
May 29, 2025
Great guy to work with and a good person
Ron Manning
May 28, 2025
John was a good guy, we worked together at the phone company back when I first started. Prayers for him and his family.
Hildren McRoy
May 28, 2025
So sorry for your loss. John was a good guy and worked hard. John was always pleasant to be around. I worked with John at Carolina Telephone at the beginning of my career there. I remember when John was studying to take the state test to acquire his license to be an electrician. John was so pleased that he passed on the first attempt. Again I am sorry for his loss. His memory loves till we meet again.
David & Bennette Rouse
May 28, 2025
Mr. Ward was a kind man. He had a sense of humor when he did some work for us. He would ask my son if he wanted to go under the house and help him. We enjoyed getting to know him.
Harold Tyson
May 28, 2025
God Bless Him and His family!
sandra gerard
May 28, 2025
This Is Sandra Gerard. Mr. John Was-Is A Great Man! So Smart, Gifted, & I Adored His Dry Humor! God Bless!
Sam Jarvis
May 28, 2025
We started school together in the first grade and finished together twelve years later. John left us with a lot of wonderful memories including his dry humor. He made many friends and I am glad to be one of them. John has always been first class.
Phyllis Lee
May 27, 2025
It has been many years since I last saw John. He always stuck in the back of my mind because he was a real gentleman. So kind and respectful to everyone. He and my brother worked together at Carolina Telephone Comany. To all his family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May GOD wrap HIS arms around each of you and give you the comfort and peace so needed at this sad time. Love to each and everyone of you.
Tommy Edwards
May 27, 2025
Work with John many years at Carolina telephone John was always neat with his work and insisted on it being done properly I admired that in John I am sorry for the family John was truly a good friend he treated people with dignity and respect the community lost a fine man
Phillip & Valerie Boyd
May 27, 2025
We are so very sorry for your loss. He will be missed in our community.
jimmy swain
May 27, 2025
I knew John for many years, went to school with him at Bath High School. He was a good electrician and a nice man. My condolence to his family.
Vickie Eborn
May 27, 2025
Prayers for all. John was a respected man of God. A great worker in his field!
Luette Cuthrell
May 26, 2025
John and I were born in the same hospital one day apart and have been neighbors about seventy of our eighty-one years. He was a good man, generous with his time and talents. He was a skilled electrician and a blessing to his community. Prayers for his family.
Diane Laws
May 26, 2025
To family of Mr. John Ward you are in my thoughts and prayers. I had the privilege of being his caregiver. I will cherish those fond memories at his home. Thanks to his family for welcoming me as one of their family members.
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Everett's Church of Christ
48 S. White Post Road, Pinetown, NC 27865
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Everett's Church of Christ
48 S. White Post Road, Pinetown, NC 27865
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