George Ward | Eastern North Carolina Now

Born: August 13, 1940

Died: October 22, 2015


 George E. Ward, age 75, a resident of Riverview Drive in the Pamlico Plantation Community of Washington passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at his home. Mr. Ward was born in Washington, D.C. on August 13, 1940 to the late William and Geneva Carrie Ward. He attended schools in Washington, DC and northern Virginia. He was a cartographer at Defense Mapping Agency. His most recent employment was as a Visual Information Specialist with the U.S. Geological Survey from which he retired in 1995. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Washington, NC. He had a love for fishing, golf, traveling, family and friends.

 Mr. Ward is survived by his wife, Carol N. Ward; his children Gary Ward (Trish) of Memphis, TN and Gail Ward (Ed) of Midlothian, VA; his brother, William "Bill" (Elba) Ward of Front Royal, VA; four nieces, Constance, Rebecca, Terry and Donna; three nephews, Chuck, Phillip and Donald; and two grandchildren, Abby and Thomas of Midlothian, VA.

 A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at First Presbyterian Church in Washington with Rev. W. Lee Kinney officiating. The family will receive friends for a reception immediately following the service at The Meeting Place in Washington.

 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 211 E. 2nd St., Washington, NC; Vidant Home Health & Hospice, 1005 WH Smith Blvd., Greenville, NC 27835; or your charity of choice.

 Hillside Funeral Service & Cremations, 4500 Hwy 264 E, Washington, NC has been given the honor of being entrusted with serving the Ward family.
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