The Homegoing Service
for
Mr. Frank Ward, Sr.
February 26,1934 ~ December 20, 2003
Tuesday, December 23, 2003
2:00 p.m.
Thankful Baptist Church
302 Walker Street - Augusta, Georgia
OFFICIANT
Reverend Gregory A. Young, Pastor
Obituary
-Death ends a life, not a relationship.-
Jack Lemmon
Mr. Frank Ward, Sr. departed this life December 20, 2003 at
University Hospital after an extended illness. He was born
February 26,1934 to the late Mr. Ezell and Eva Rosabell Ward
in Millen, GA.
Frank joined Saulters Grove Baptist Church in Millen, GA at
an early age. When he became a young man, he relocated to
Augusta, GA and was hired at E.I. Dupont where he retired after
42 years of service. He also worked 5 years at Savannah River
Site. He was the former owner of Wards Electronics and
Wards Trailer Park.
Mr. Ward was preceded in death by one brother, Mr.
Calhoun Ward, one sister, Ms. Elizabeth (Liz) Ward, and one
son, Mr. Antonio Ward.
Those left to cherish his memories are: a very affectionate and
devoted daughter, Cassandra (William) Ward Bussey, Augusta,
GA, Barbara Jean Reese, San Bernadino, CA, Antoinette Ward
Grier, Millen, GA, Valarie (Jerrold) Ward Stewart, Salisbury,
NC, Debra Pressley, Laurens, SC, and April Ward, Augusta,
GA; one son, Frank Ward, Jr., North Augusta, SC, one
daughter-in-law, Diane Ward, Atlanta, GA; four brothers:
Albert Ward, CA, Nathan Ward, Morris (Betty) Ward, and
Robert (Brenda) Ward, all of Augusta, GA; six sisters: Martha
(Jasper) Johnson, Atlanta, GA, Anne (Melvin) Williams, Bronx,
NY, Estelle Golphin, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Jessie Mae (Jimmy)
Gross, Rosa Lee (Rutledge) President, and Brenda (Paul)
Leverett, all of Augusta, GA; stepmother, Mabel Ward,
Waynesboro, GA; stepsister, Brenda Washington, Augusta, GA,
stepbrother, James Dixon, Augusta, GA; a devoted ex-wife,
Mildred Ward, Augusta, GA and a host of grandchildren, great-
grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Order of Service
Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Dunn, Presiding
Prelude.............................Mr. Donald Harris
Processional
Last Glance
Selection.............................Sanctuary Choir
Scriptures
Old Testament.................Rev. Robert Brown
New Testament..........Evangelist Barbara Bolton
Prayer..........................Rev. John Henry Bush
Pastor, Saulters Grove Baptist Church, Millen, GA
Solo............................Rev. Dr. Bobby Truitt
Pastor, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Augusta, GA
Reflections (Two Minutes Please)
Rev. Andrew L. Brown, Co-Worker (S. R. S.)
Rev. Dr. L. J. Cochran, Former Neighbor
Dea. Harrison Godbee, Childhood Friend
Mr. C. C. Johnson, Co-Worker (S. R. S.)
Selection....Miss Ebony Booker & The Sanctuary Choir
Acknowledgments.................Mrs. Sharrell Williams
Words of Comfort.................Rev. Gregory A. Young
Pastor, Thankful Baptist Church
Recessional
Musical Solo............Mr. Wayne Preston
Interment...................Hillcrest Memorial Gardens
Repast - Thankful Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
Pallbearers
Mr. Jimmy Gross Mr. Jasper Johnson
Mr. Rutledge President Mr. Albert Ward
Mr. Morris Ward Mr. Nathan Ward
Flowerbearers
Ushers
When 1 come to the end of my journey
And I travel my last weary mile,
Just forget, if you can, that 1 ever frowned,
And remember only my smile.
Forget the unkind words I have spoken,
Remember some good I have done.
Forget that I ever had heartaches
And remember Vve had loads of fun.
Forget that I have stumbled and blundered,
and sometimes fell by the way,
Remember I have fought some hard battles,
And won, ere the close of the day.
Then forget to grieve for my going;
I would not have you sad for a day.
But in Summer just gather some flowers,
And remember the place where I lay.
And come itt the evening
When the sun paints the sky in the west;
Stand for a moment beside me,
And remember only my best.
Acknowledgments
The family of the late Frank Ward, Sr. wishes to thank the many
friends for all the kind expressions of love and concern that have
been shown during his extended illness and bereavement. May God
bless and keep you.
Services Entrusted To: Williams Funeral Home