Ward Leo Hallenbeck Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ward Leo Hallenbeck of Murphy, North Carolina, who passed away on July 1, 2025 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Ward Leo had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Ward Leo may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ward Hallenbeck and Julia Sherline Hallenbeck; his children, Trevor Degrand Hallenbeck, Sherri Murdock and Terressa Berlund; and his siblings, Ellis Hallenbeck and Rita Wells.
He is survived by: his wife Kathy Lane Hallenbeck; his children, Michael Lee Hallenbeck (Jessica) and Jennifer McMillian (Dallas); his sisters, Carresse Kuhlmann (Richard) and Mary Hallenbeck (Terry); and his grandchildren, Connor McMillian and Camryn McMillian.
