James was an avid reader, and he also loved history. He was a caring and loving husband and a wonderful father and grandfather.
James is survived by his wife, Carolyn, son, David, daughter-in-law, Kathy, granddaughter, Rebecca, and grandson, Matthew; sisters: Gloria Joiner, Martha Nabors, Mary Sanders, Nancy (Billy) Quinn, and Tina Ward; his brother, Richard (Iza) Ward, and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otha and Hilda Ward, sister, Edith Ann Kagel, sister, Rebecca Burgess, and brother, Charles Ward.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon at Chapel Hill Independent Methodist Church located at 134 CR 944, Glen, MS 38846.
In lieu of flowers, memorials for James Ward may be given to the Chapel Hill Independent Methodist Church’s Building Fund. Ludlam Funeral Home in Iuka, MS is entrusted with the arrangements. You may leave online condolences to the family at www.ludlamfuneralhome.com