August 20, 2022, 39, Newton Grove –
Stephen Henry Ward, 39, of Newton Grove, NC, passed away Saturday morning August 20, 2022 at UNC Wayne Hospital. Stephen was born in Wayne County December 27, 1982. He was a son of Ellen Radford Ward and the late Henry Eugene Ward.
Stephen is survived by his wife; Christina Nicole Brandt Ward, sons; Joey Brandt and wife Cheyenne, Ethan Ward, Christopher Ward, Remmington Ward, mother; Ellen Radford Ward, brothers; Alex Ward and wife Yesenia, Adam Ward and wife Courtney, sisters; Marsha Ward, Brandy Ward, and Natalie Fields and husband Tom.
Stephen was a family man. He cherished his wife, the love of his life and best friend. His love for his children and siblings was a priority. He also enjoyed the time he spent fishing on the Neuse River with his cousin, Sam. Stephen loved and enjoyed his mechanic work. He was a mechanic at Worthington Ag where he broke down tractor engines for salvage. Most importantly was his love for his family and finally becoming “Uncle T”.
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, August 23rd in the Chapel of Casey Funeral Home & Cremations with the Reverend Shawn Willis officiating. There will be a private burial on Wednesday at Progressive Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm, Tuesday just prior to the funeral service and at other times, the Ward home, 1313 Watershed Road, Newton Grove, NC.
Casey Funeral Home & Cremations is honored to serve the Ward family.
