Robert Ward Obituary

In loving memory of Robert Ward of Whiteville, North Carolina, who departed this world on April 10, 2026 at the age of 87. Robert leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Ward to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his son Joshua Ward (Retha Belle Cartrette Ward); his parents, Joshua Ward and Retha Belle Cartrette Ward; and his siblings, Mildred Edge, Veda Byrd and Harold "Hubby" Ward.

He is survived by: his wife Jean Gore Ward of Whiteville; his children, Robert Ward, Jr. (Marsha Ward) and Dawn Ward Buck (Steve Buck); his grandchildren, Derek Ward (Hayley Ward), Daniel Buck (Lily Buck) and Peyton Blackwell (Nolan Blackwell); his great grandchildren, Isaac Ward, Ronan Ward and Pete Buck; his sisters, Mabel Gore of Wilmington and Margaret Woodard of Rocky Point; and his brother-in-law John Byrd of Chadbourn, NC..