1941
2021
MSGT Willis Lee Ward US Air Force (Ret.) Summerville - Willis Lee Ward, 79, of Smithfield Avenue, Summerville, SC, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at his residence. The family will receive guests from 10 o'clock until 11 o'clock followed by a funeral service at Summerville Baptist Church, 417 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483, on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. A graveside service with military honors will follow at Dorchester Memory Gardens, 11000 Dorchester Road, Summerville, SC 29485. Mr. Ward was born on November 21, 1941, in Clover Bend, Arkansas, son of the late Clarence Willis Ward and the late Dovie Sullins Ward. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served 20 years at duty stations in the US, Vietnam and Germany. Mr. Ward was a member of Summerville Baptist Church. He loved being with his family and was so proud of his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed traveling and camping with his wife, Joyce, and the many friends they made along the way. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Joyce Ward; a son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Rebecca Ward, North Augusta, SC; and daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Allen Newton, Summerville, SC; three grandchildren, Rachel Ward Duff, Lt. Alex Ward and Sydney Thirkettle; a sister, Linda Madar, Carlisle, AR; and brother, Ronnie Ward, Hampton, VA. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Summerville Baptist Church, 417 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483, (843)873-4040. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston
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So sorry to hear of your loss Will be praying for you and your family
Pat Browder
May 11, 2021
Will was a phenomenal jet engine technician on the C-141 aircraft at Charleston as well as an incredible leader. He spent a tremendous amount of time teaching this young Lieutenant the ins and outs of the TF-33 engine. Rest well, Will. "Mike 4 this is Maintenance Control....block out MSgt Willis Ward on his final mission".
Colonel Norman Moore
May 11, 2021
Mike and Merri Ward
May 11, 2021
My dearest Joyce and family,
My heartfelt sympathy for all of you at this time. May God give you comfort and strength to get through the days ahead. But knowing he is at peace will help ease your pain. God Bless you. Much Love, Linda Athey
Linda Athey
May 11, 2021
Joyce, Mike, Beth, and Families You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love all of you. I know how hard this is but it will get easier over time. Wish I could be with you all, but I will be thinking of you all. Love each one of you. Ann
Ann & Jerry Tannahill
May 10, 2021
Willis always had a cheerful smile for everyone. It was an honor to know him.
John and Carolyn Wall
May 10, 2021
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