William Ward

WARD, Mr. William Lewis. - Age 64, passed away Monday, April 6, 2009 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 10AM Monday, April 13, 2009 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing immediately at 11AM. Intement Lovedale Memorial Cememtery, G-5175 E. Bristol Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10AM Monday. Mr. Ward will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 8AM-6PM Sunday. Mr. William Lewis Ward affectionately called “Count” and “Bill by his family was born January 9, 1945 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the son of George and Mattie Ward. “Bill” accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Second Baptist Church. He attended Ypsilanti High School. “Bill” retired from Cambridge Square Apartments in 2007, with 30 years of service as a maintenance worker. His hobbies included maintenance work, watching sports, cooking, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren and family. “Bill” also loved helping others, telling jokes, and making his famous barbeque ribs for his family and friends. He lived happy every moment of his life and was a loving and amazing person. Mr. William Lewis Ward leaves to cherish his memory: 2 step children, Lachelle Pool of Flint and Larry Pool of Ypsilanti, MI: grandchildren, Shakietha, Bryon, and Brent Ward, all of Flint and Jalessa Ward of Russellville, AL; great-grandchild, Zanaria James; sister, Josephine Bishop, both of Flint; 4 brothers, Raymond (Deborah), Dr. Gary (Lauretha) Ward and Jeffrey Ward, all of Ypsilanti, MI and George (Lisa) Ward of Philadelphia, PA; aunt, Tommy Pearl Holmes of Cambridge, NY; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends including special friends, Mr. and Mrs. John Stapleton of Flint, Ada Ward of Shreveport, LA, Glennie Greenard and Little Bill of Flint. Mr. Ward was preceded in death by his son, Bryon Ward; parents, George and Mattie Ward; 2 sisters, Janie Newlin and Georgia Davis; 2 brothers, Robert and Donald Ward; and aunt, Charlie Mae Johnson Ward.

William Ward

January 9, 1945 - April 6, 2009