Obituary of Charles Henry Ward Jr.

CHARLES HENRY WARD JR.

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Monday, November 3, 2003 

Charles Henry "C.H." Ward Jr., 18, went to be with his heavenly Father on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, after a long one-year battle with cancer. He was born in Franklin, Nov. 12, 1984. C.H. was a 2003 graduate of Southampton High School, a member of the Courtland Fire Department, and a huge lover of NASCAR racing and farming. He was an avid hunter and an honorary member of Davis Ridley Hunt Club, Virginia Deer Hunters Association and the Sons of the Confederacy. 

C.H. is survived by his parents, Charles and Shelby Ward; a sister, Tina Taylor and her husband Christopher; his maternal grandmother, Ella D. Jenkins of Suffolk; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandparents, B.H. and Mildred Ward of Courtland and Raymond Jenkins of Suffolk. 

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at Riverside Cemetery in Courtland . In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society, c/o Ruth Petty, 116 Southampton Road, Franklin, VA 23851; Courtland Volunteer Fire Squad, P.O. 449, Courtland , VA 23837; or Courtland Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 439, Courtland , VA 23837. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B8


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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––

Charles Henry "C.H." Ward Jr., 18, of Franklin, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, 1 Nov 2003, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was a graduate of Southampton High School and a dedicated member of the Courtland Fire Department.

A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on 3 Nov 2003 at Riverside Cemetery in Courtland, Virginia. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, was in charge.

––– Transcript –––

CHARLES HENRY WARD JR.

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Monday, 3 Nov 2003

Charles Henry "C.H." Ward Jr., 18, went to be with his heavenly Father on Saturday, 1 Nov 2003, after a long one-year battle with cancer. He was born in Franklin, 12 Nov 1984. C.H. was a 2003 graduate of Southampton High School, a member of the Courtland Fire Department, and a huge lover of NASCAR racing and farming. He was an avid hunter and an honorary member of Davis Ridley Hunt Club, Virginia Deer Hunters Association and the Sons of the Confederacy.

C.H. is survived by his parents, Charles and Shelby Ward; a sister, Tina Taylor and her husband Christopher; his maternal grandmother, Ella D. Jenkins of Suffolk; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandparents, B.H. and Mildred Ward of Courtland and Raymond Jenkins of Suffolk.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at Riverside Cemetery in Courtland. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society, c/o Ruth Petty, 116 Southampton Road, Franklin, VA 23851; Courtland Volunteer Fire Squad, P.O. 449, Courtland, VA 23837; or Courtland Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 439, Courtland, VA 23837. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge.

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Field | Value                     |
|-------|---------------------------|
| Name  | Charles Henry Ward Jr.    |
| Age   | 18                        |
| Birth | 12 Nov 1984, Franklin, VA |
| Death | 1 Nov 2003, Franklin, VA  |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                   | Relationship              | Residence     |
|------------------------|---------------------------|---------------|
| Charles Henry Ward Jr. | Decedent                  | Franklin, VA  |
| Charles Ward           | Father                    | Franklin, VA  |
| Shelby Ward            | Mother                    | Franklin, VA  |
| Tina Taylor            | Sister                    | Franklin, VA  |
| Christopher Taylor     | Brother-in-law            | Franklin, VA  |
| Ella D. Jenkins        | Maternal Grandmother      | Suffolk, VA   |
| B.H. Ward              | Grandfather (Predeceased) | Courtland, VA |
| Mildred Ward           | Grandmother (Predeceased) | Courtland, VA |
| Raymond Jenkins        | Grandfather (Predeceased) | Suffolk, VA   |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
|----------|----------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 3 Nov 2003           |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B8                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• C.H. was a member of the Courtland Fire Department.
• He was an avid NASCAR fan.
• He loved farming and hunting.
• He was an honorary member of the Davis Ridley Hunt Club, Virginia Deer Hunters Association, and the Sons of the Confederacy.

		
[See also:
www.findagrave.com/memorial/8058828/charles-henry-ward
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~vaschs/cemetery/southampton/Riverside.pdf
www.findagrave.com/cemetery/874828/riverside-cemetery
]


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