James Thomas Ward, Jr.

Male 1925 - 2013  (88 years)


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  • Name James Thomas Ward 
    Suffix Jr. 
    Born 13 Feb 1925  Buchanan Co., VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
      Name: James Thomas Ward
      Birth Date: 13 Feb 1925
      Birth Place: Buchanan Co. Va
    Gender Male 
    Died 26 Jul 2013  Tazewell Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
      Name: James Thomas Ward
      Death Date: 26 Jul 2013
      Death Place: Tazewell Co. VA

      Social Security Death Index
      Name: James T Ward
      BORN: 13 Feb 1925
      Died: 26 Jul 2013
      State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

    Buried Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co. WV Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • CENSUS RECORDS

      1920 Census
      Name: James Ward
      Birth Year: abt 1925
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Birthplace: Virginia
      Marital Status: Single
      Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
      Home in 1930: Garden, Buchanan, Virginia
      Street address: Allegheny between VA. and W. VA.
      Father's Birthplace: Virginia
      Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
      Able to Speak English: Yes
      Household Members:
      Name Age
      James T Ward 49
      Carlie K Ward 45
      Myrtle M Ward 17
      James Ward 5
      Hassel Ward 4 years 2 months

      OBITUARY

      From Find A Grave

      BLUEFIELD, VA ? The journey of this earthly life was completed for James Thomas Ward II on July 26, 2013 at the age of 88. He breathed his last breath here and his first breath there when he was escorted by Jesus to his heavenly home to be reunited with his loved ones and friends and to worship Jesus throughout eternity.

      James Ward II was born at Bearwallow, VA on February 13, 1925. He was the son of the late James Ward I and Carlie Wyatt Ward. Besides his parents, James II was preceded in death by his beautiful wife Linda Ruth Belcher Ward. His brothers; Paull (wife Carmie); Preston (wife Jettie); and Hassel Ward. Sisters; Minnie Ward (infant) and Myrtle Mae Ward Altizer.

      Surviving to carry on his love, loyalty and passion for life are his son Randall and wife Margot and grandsons Joshua and Caleb and granddaughter Anastasia Ruth Ward. James was the last surviving member of the immediate family.

      He was blessed with special nieces, nephews and cousins; also his church family and thoughtful and helpful nearby neighbors. Special caretakers; Bill Earls and Mike Brewster.

      The celebration of life for James will be held Sunday, August 4, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. at the Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel, 450 Courthouse Road, Princeton, WV. Friends may visit with the family from 2-3 p.m. at the Funeral Home Chapel. The minister officiating is Brother Danny Scott. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be family and friends.

      Donations may be made to True Vine Fellowship, 148 Altar Rd., Bluefield, WV 24701.

      Services entrusted to Roselawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, Princeton, WV.

    Person ID I31375  Master File
    Last Modified 20 Sep 2015 

    Father James Thomas Ward,   b. 02 Jan 1881, Buchanan Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Jun 1951, Buchanan Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Mother Carlie Kansas Wyatt,   b. 10 Mar 1885, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Jul 1950, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years) 
    Family ID F13190  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Linda Ruth Belcher 
    Married 30 Aug 1960  Mercer Co. WV Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Randall Ward
    Last Modified 20 Sep 2015 
    Family ID F13193  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart