Wayne Ward

Birth date: Mar 6, 1942 Death date: Nov 26, 2015

Wayne Avery Ward, age 73, of South Dale Street in Spruce Pine, died Thursday, November 26, 2015 at his home.Born on March 6, 1942 in Mitchell County, he was the son of the late Ed Ward and Anna Belle Buchanan Frye. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by a son, Tim Ward. Wayne was an active member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher and was the chairman of the cemetery committee. He was retired from the town of Spruce Pine where he served in the maintenance department. He loved his family and was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed hunting and was also a photographer.Left to cherish his memories are his wife of fifty-four years, Barbara Stamey Ward of Spruce Pine; his sons; Allen Ward of Spruce Pine and Andy Ward of Oak Island, NC; his daughter; Mary Johnson of Roan Mountain, TN; his mother; Anna Belle Frye of Spruce Pine; his grandchildren; Tyler and Casey Stockton; Ashley, Justin, Brianna, Savannah, and Addisen Ward; his great grandchildren; Haven and Angel Stockton.The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence at the funeral service honoring the life of Wayne Ward on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 3:00 pm at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with the Rev. Nathan Silver officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery. A time to support the family, share memories and receive friends will be on Sunday, November 29, 2015 from 2:00 pm until the service hour at the church.Words of comfort may be e-mailed to the family by going to our website; www.webbfh.com., selecting Wayne Ward’s name and then you may sign his guestbook. Webb Funeral Home in Spruce Pine, NC is assisting the Ward family. Mr. Ward’s obituary has also been posted on Facebook for viewing.Read Obituary

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Webb Funeral Home

438w ago

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Camille Raimo

423w ago

I'm so sorry to be writing this tribute so late, but I just learned that Mr. Ward passed away. My family lived across the street from The Wards when I was around 6 years old and I also went to school with Andy. Although I was very young when we lived near them, I remember Mr. Ward being a very nice man and I liked him a lot. When I saw his photo on his obituary, I was surprised that it looked like he hadn't aged one bit over the last 40 years. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this difficult time.

Mary Johnson

434w ago

in honor of Wayne .

My best friend my hero my everything. I know that I had to have had the best childhood of any little girl because that man made me feel like a princess and I mean a princess. I couldnt mention anything that I wanted that if he could and usually he found a way he would get it for me. He made me feel like I was so special when I was little and made every day special. I know that when I was around Daddy I felt loved knew I was protected and safe and felt like a Queen. Daddy loved church and I dont mean he went out of obligation or for praise he went because he loved and got excited about Jesus. He lived it outside of church to. I remember one time when I was little we went to this big fancy house and said Daddy I would love to have that nice house and he said a house is nothing if it isnt a home. Home is what Daddy gave all his children. I love you Daddy I feel your presence everywhere and I know where you are at until I see you again I love you a bushel and a peck and a roasting ear around my neck!!

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Rhonda Pitman

438w ago

in honor of Wayne .

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Andy, my thoughts & Prayers are with you & your family !

Mary Mckinney

438w ago

Barbara, Mrs. Frye, Allen, Andy, Mary, Casey, and the rest of the family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Growing up beside Wayne allowed me to see his gentleness and his interest in being helpful to his neighbors. I pray that the many happy memories of your time with him will bring you comfort.
Mary McKinney

Angela Triplett

439w ago

in honor of Wayne .

Praying fond memories of your dad will comfort you during this time.

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William Parnell

439w ago

in honor of Wayne .

Wayne didn't talk much while you were around him.But when he did he was factfull and to the point.He would listen to your answer and shake his head yes he heard you.Then turn his head and run that thru his mind and decide if he wanted to accept that for fact or not.Either way you never knew what he decided?
Wayne had a God given gift when it came to fishing.You could cast your bait into a steam water pool.And not get a bite.He would say let me try.And catch a fish right away.Then hand your rod back and say that you wouldn't catch any more in that pool.How did he know?Only his new fishing buddy knows for sure.

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Webb Funeral Home

439w ago

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Richie Crowder

439w ago

I can remember Wayne from the time I was small. When I got married he took our wedding pictures. He helped me get a job when I needed one. He and Barbara kept our children, Wayne was there when I shot my first grouse. We worked together, fished, hunted, and sometimes just loafed around together. We've went to church together for 40 yrs. So honored to have known him and to call him a true friend. He will be greatly missed. Praying for you family. Richie Crowder