Ira J Ward

1948 - 2016

Ira J Ward obituary, 1948-2016, Fruitland, MD

BORN

1948

DIED

2016

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Bounds Funeral Home

705 E MAIN ST

Salisbury, Maryland

Ira Ward Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 14, 2016.

Ira J. “Jack” Ward, 68, of Fruitland passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family and loved ones.

A United States Army Veteran, “Old Man” served a tour in Korea and two tours in Vietnam. He worked as an electrical engineer for Rodney Long Real Estate Properties for 12 years.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Victoria Ward; five children, Ira John Ward II, Kevin Dale, Victoria Annette, Charity Lee, and Patricia Jean; special grandchildren, Emilie Faith and Aaron Wayne; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandsons; brother, Michael A. Ward; and a shit load of nieces and nephews including Jerry Burns and Nate Ward.

A funeral service with Military Honors will be held Wednesday, at 1:00 p.m. at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery - Eastern Shore in Hurlock, MD. Visit www.boundsfuneralhome.com to send letters of condolence.

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December 29, 2016

victoria ward

well will be 48 days tomorow since you left me,I love you more and more each day!you are my always and foreve,I love you so much

December 2, 2016

Nathan & Sarah Ward

Uncle Jack, you were one of a kind. Always there to give us a laugh, tell us a story or to lend a helping hand, you were the one who cared enough to pull the family together. Gone, but never be forgotten, the times we all shared and the stories we'll tell will keep your memory alive. We love and miss you.

November 30, 2016

Peggy sue Hamilton

John,sad I didn't get back up there to see you guys before this happened.you will definitely be missed.Peggy sue

November 30, 2016

AURY S

Uncle Jack, I am going to miss you, and your amazing character you shared with the world. That quick come back mouth you were blessed with always lightened the room, making everyone laugh. You have given us many stories to reminisce over the years. You brought joy into our heart and home. We will keep your memory alive in our hearts and old stories
You were always there for us and that means the world to me. I will miss you forever. Relax in Paradise, I know you have everyone up there in stitches laughing. Please keep your wings over Aunt Vic, guide her to where she needs to be. I Love you.

November 27, 2016

Kay C

Uncle Jack you were a great man of honor. I was blessed to have you for 30 plus years. I thank you for your dedication to this family, this country and most of all to mom and I . You were a great man and a better guardian angel to everyone, I know you will watch over us all and guide us to make better decisions. I love you forever. Rest in Paradise

November 26, 2016

Michele Y

Ira.. you were a true at heart man. You spoke ur mind. Which i loved! You were a very strong man. I truly admired your strength. You have an amazing wife and daughter. (Charity ward) god will watch over them. As well as others that love them so. You will be missed. I will miss our talks when u and vicki would stop by to visit. I will cherish the memories. Xoxo

November 25, 2016

Amanda Beckley

Jack you were a loving, caring, wonderful man. I will miss you truely. You and Vicki had love for eachother that no one could ever break. Rest in Peace Jack. We all love you old man.

November 19, 2016

Terri Cornine

You were more than just a cousin... you were my strength, my confidant and my pillar. You spent your life fighting for your country, your family and your health. I'm miss you more than you will ever know. Fly high and proud as God's newest Angel. Love you to the moon and back!

November 19, 2016

Shane (and Chrissy) Wootten

Shane loves you so very much and wishes he could have been there to say goodbye. We'll all see you on the other side! <3 xoxox

November 19, 2016

peggy wootten

My brother in law you are so very missed with every day that pass's until we meet again rest in peace John! love peggy

November 19, 2016

victoria ward

my love my friend I miss you so very very much.You were my calm and my storm. I am at a loss without you,you may be gone from this life but you will always always be in y mind and heart! I will always remain your faithful and loving wife

November 16, 2016

With Deepest Sympathy, Dr. Santos and Staff

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