Harold Alan Ward, 67, of Blue Mound, IL passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Thursday (Jan. 20, 2011) at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
A service to celebrate Harold’s life will be 10:00 a.m. on Monday (Jan. 24, 2011) at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Blue Mound. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 23, 2011). Burial will be in Locust Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Blue Mound Fire Department or Cancer Care Center. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Harold was born on November 24, 1943 in Decatur, IL, the son of Jack Lyle and Thelma Eileen (Erwin) Ward. He was a U.S. Navy veteran during the Vietnam War. Harold retired from the Teamsters Local #916 after thirty years. Harold was a trustee with the Blue Mound Fire Department and was a member of the Stonington American Legion Post #257. He married Gladys L. Shride on July 3, 1965. He loved working in his garden, tending to his flowers, spending time with his grandchildren and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.
Surviving is his wife: Gladys L. Ward of Blue Mound, IL; son: James Alan Ward of Blue Mound, IL; daughter: Jennifer E. Beasley and her husband Van of Macon, IL; grandchildren: Kiersten and Kameron Beasley; brother-in-law: Ronald “Dick” R. Shride and his wife Ann of Decatur, IL; sister-in-law: Nancy Perozzo and her husband Bob of Kincaid, IL; many nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Jerry Ward, Ron Ward and Jack Ward Jr.
Latest Condolences
| Pamela K. Barclay |
My Condolences |
January 24, 2011 |
Dear Gladys,
I am truly saddened to hear of your loss and would like to express my sincere condolences to you and your family. Harold was a great guy. I remember visiting at your home and hearing Harold and you talk of your early married life together and how happy the two of you were.
I can imagine how difficult this must be for you. I hope that you find the courage and strength to bear this irreparable loss.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Love,
Pam
| Mary Ann Crayton |
My Condolences |
January 23, 2011 |
I wish to offer my deepest condolences to the family. I didn't know Mr. Ward, but was sorry to hear of his passing. May the words found at Revelation 21:4 give you comfort for it reads: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." Also, Acts 24:15 speaks of a resurrection when we will have the hope of seeing our loved one again. So may the God of tender mercies continue to bless you and strengthen you through this very difficult time.
| Sharon Younker |
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January 22, 2011 |
| Harold Ward |
Gladys, Jennifer & Jimmy |
January 22, 2011 |
