Mack W. Billy Ward
October 27, 1964 ~ August 15, 2004
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Mack William “Billy” Ward, Jr. 39, of 14 Mayfair Drive, Candler, died Sunday, August 15, 2004, in an Asheville hospital.
A native of Buncombe County he was a son of the late Mack William Ward, Sr. who died in 1996. He was a 1983 graduate of Enka High School and was an Eagle Scout and a recipient of the God and Country Award. He was a Nascar fan and enjoyed yard and garden work and he especially appreciated spending time with his son in outdoor activities such as camping and fishing. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his mother Ann Harrison Ward of the home; a son, Justin William Ward of Hiawassee, GA; a sister, Lynne Crout and her husband Bill of Candler; a niece Clair Crout and a nephew Sloan Crout.
A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Marion G. Moore and Ralph L. Reed officiating. Burial will be at Green Hills Cemetery.
His family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
In recognition of Billy’s commitment to scouting, memorials may be made to Boy Scout Troop 3, c/o Trinity United Methodist Church, 587 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
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I know this is tuff but, always know that ‘GOD’ is in control now.
Love always,
Bobby Lewis
Ann, Lynn and Family
Just a note to let you know that we share your sorrow in the loss of Billy. I remember fondly all of the good times in Troop 3 when Mack was working with the troop…ah, the good old days.
Please know that Pris and I will be thinking of you and will be remembering all of the Ward clan in our prayers.
Fondly,
Daren and Pris Hutchison
Lynne,
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
David and Shelly Flynn
Dear Lynne and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss and you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Lynn and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. It looks dark now, but I pray that the Heavenly Father will be with you through the coming days.
A co-worker of Lynn’s–Joan Hollar Gosnell
Lynne: You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Lynne and Family,
Please know that you are surrounded by His abundant grace and the loving prayers of your friends and family.
Scott, Debbie & Matthew Gaddy
I went to school with Billy. He was a nice young man. I am sorry to hear about his loss. He will be sadly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
…for the Lord shall be thine
everlasting light, and the days
of thy mourning shall be ended.
Isaiah 60:20
May you remember always
that, for every sorrow,
there is comfort…
for every sadness,
there is healing…
for each loss–
the promise of new life.
With Sympathy,
Nancy Wright Sluder
August 16, 2004
My Prayers are with you as you are going through this dark hour.
May God be with all of you.
Love,
Jane
Ann & Lynn, so sorry to hear of your the loss of your son and brother. I did not know him personally. Ann are very good friends, and we share a lot together. I just lost my only son, two weeks ago. The heart ache will be there for us but we know they are resting in God’s love and grace, and they have no more pain. May God bless you and your family.
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW.
LOVE, JOE & NITA
Ann & Lynne , Our hearts and prayers go out to you and the family.They are no words to help in this time of sorrow, But prayers will make the heart break you feel a little easier to stand.Love Patty & Ken Hamlin
Dear Ann, Lynne and Bill,
Words can’t convey feelings, but please know how devistated I am about our loss. It is a loss for all of us who knew Billy. I know I haven’t seen Billy in a long time, but I have many happy memories of my only nephew. May God be with you during this time and always. (It wouldn’t let me enter my correct e-mail, which has’carolina.’ in front of the rr)
Love,
Carol
Dear Lynne and Family, I was deeply saddened to hear of your brother’s death. I will be praying for you and your family in the days and weeks ahead. Please let us know if we can do anything for you.
Sincerely, Rhonda Ramsey
Lynne & Mrs. Ward,
Our family prays for you all at this time of loss.
The May Family
Thinking of you and family. I am sorry for your loss and great sadness but will keep you in my prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless!
We are sad to say we won’t be able to attend Billy’s funeral. Micah has a dr.’s appt. at the same time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts ache for you. May the Lord’s love surround you and hold you. We love you!
my thoughts go out to your family…
Dear Ms. Anne,
Just wanted to let you know how sorry we were to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much Love,
Robbie, Libby, Kyle, Camille, Brooklyn & Kayce
Dearest Lynne,
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I know your strong faith will give you strength as you pass through this valley and as He lifts you, His precious child, upon His wings and carries you.
In His Love and always your friend,
Brenda
Billy always was a sweet and kind boy. I grew up from kindergarden to a senior with him and thought the world of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kim Martin Manning Class of ’83.
Lynne, I just heard today and then talked with Shelly briefly. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Anne & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.Only through God’s Grace can you endure such a loss. May you daily feel his presence.
Love,
Pete & Mary Helen
Sorry for your lose. Worked with at electrolux.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, especially Justin. Billy was a special person and a joy to be around.
The Monroes’
Diesel, Andrea, Drew and Aaron
Ms Ward, Lynne and Bill.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Betty & Dimitri
Lynne and Family,
Our prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
We are so very sorry to hear about Billy. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Todd and Marcie
Dear Friends,
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Billy’s passing. He is much too young to be taken from us. Our hearts and prayers go out to each of you during this time of loss. The Lord is with you always.
Sincerely,
Robert C. Peurifoy
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are so sorry. It seems just like yesterday when we were at Trinity going to the beach, rollar skating, and other youth group outings. Billy will be greatly missed!
Mrs. Ward, Lynne and Family,
I am very sorry to hear about Billy, I have been following his illness through Mom and I have prayed for your family continuously.
I have so many ‘fun’ memories of Billy through church and school. I have a lot of funny stories about me, Billy, Joey, Penny and a few others on different youth adventures. He always had something nice to say to me and always made sure to say hello to me when I saw him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandra
Ann, I am very sorry to hear about Billy. I hope to see you soon. Right now I am trying to figure out how to get down to Asheville for grandmother’s funeral on Sunday. Take good care of yourself.
David
Ann, Lynne and Family, You are all so much in our prayers as you have been all along during these last few months. As you know, we loved Billy as our own and have so many wonderful memories of him through Sunday School and church. We are grateful to have been a part of his life. We love you.