James Jessie Ward Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate James Jessie Ward (LaGrange, Georgia), whose life came to an end on November 11, 2025 at the age of 73, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Jessie Ward to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jessie Ward, Jr. and Louise Ward; his aunts and uncles, James Roy Ward (Lula Bell), Alton Rivers, Leroy Rivers, Willie B. Rivers, J. T. Rivers (Julia Mae), Melissa Rimpsey (Claude) and Loala Civers (James); his siblings, LaGail Ward and Willie Gregory Ward; his sisters-in-law, Mary Alice Leonard, Ernestine Williams (Charlie Fred) and Leola Tucker (Albert); Nig.

He is survived by: his wife Morlena Ward; his children, Tobias Leonard (Tiffany), Zanthia Simpson (Pastor Marlon) and Tabatha Renee' Buggs (Dennis); his grandchildren, Jarius (Jasmine), Brittany, Bre'lan, Zamoria (Edward), Shania, Alexis (Joseph), Abby, Asia, Alana and Janeascia; his aunt Mable Rivers; his cousin Etrusha Rivers; his siblings-in-law, Olin Leonard Jr., Kenny Leonard (Jackie), Willie Ruth Kennedy (William) and Dorothy Cammon (Pastor Joseph); his sibling's children, Kaylan Ward, Rick Copeland and Lisa; and his friends, Ronald Wallace, Melvin Easter, Raymond McGruder and Billy Pierce. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.