July 14, 2021, 64, Newton Grove –

Henry Eugene Ward, 64, of Newton Grove, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at UNC Wayne Health Care surrounded by family. He was born in Wayne County on March 1, 1957 to the late Leon Henry Ward and Ilene Worley Ward.

In addition to his parents, Henry is preceded in death by his two brothers, Larry Ward and Ray Ward.

Henry is survived by his loving wife, Ellen Radford Ward of 47 years; sons, Stephen Henry Ward and wife Christina of Newton Grove, Gabriel Alexander Ward and wife Yesenia of Newton Grove, Joshua Adam Ward and wife Courtney of Newton Grove; daughters, Natalie Ilene Ward and fiancé Thomas Fields of Newton Grove, Marsha Elizabeth Ward of Smithfield, Brandy Elayne Ward of LaGrange; grandchildren, Joey Brandt, Ethan Henry Ward, Christopher Nicholas Ward, Remmington Alton Ward, Gabriella Nicolasa Ward, Lillian Abigail Ward, Mason Henry Ward, Landon Glen Ward; brothers, Leo Worley, Mickey Ward, Russell Ward, Donnie Ward, Jack Ward, Ken Ward; sisters, Sylvia Massey, Carol Godwin, Sandra Ward and several other family and friends.

A special thank you from the family to Sylvia and J.M. Massey, Janice and Russell Ward, Waiston and Dorothy Lee for all their love and support during these past months.

Henry was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a very hard-working man all his life doing mechanic work for Central Crop Research Station from where he retired. During his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, where he took them down the path on the Kubota to go see his cows. He had a special passion for his Allis Chalmers tractor too. He will be surely missed but precious memories will forever remain in the hearts of those who know and loved him.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Casey Funeral Home and Cremations Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Casey Funeral Home and Cremations Chapel with Reverend Percy Coleman officiating. A private burial will be held in the Progressive Church Cemetery.

Casey Funeral Home and Cremations is honored to serve the Ward family.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.caseyfh.com