James Roger Ward, age 85, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014. He was born in Nash County on March 18, 1929, to the late George Dempsey Ward and Carrie Sledge Ward. James was also predeceased by his sister, Annie Mae Saunders and husband, John and one brother, William Bill Ward. James is survived by his significant other of thirty years, Cornelia (Connie) Lewis, and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Fishing Creek Baptist Church, 15150 Avent Road, Whitakers, NC 27891. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery, Rocky Mount. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount. |