James Kenneth Ward Obituary
The passing of James Kenneth Ward of Effingham, South Carolina occurred on June 13, 2026. James Kenneth, born on November 23, 1938, shared life with family, friends, and community. 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 Kenneth Ward to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Henry Ward and Catherine Renfro Ward; his significant other Diann S. Ward; his daughter Melody Dianne Ward; and his brother Andy Ward.
He is survived by: his son Kenneth M. Ward (Cindy); his grandchildren, Amanda Acy (Jared), Kristen Davis (Adam), Katelyn Young (Levi) and Jacob Collier; his great grandchildren, Peyton Davis, Pierce Davis, Rowe Davis, Ruby Acy, Baxter Acy, Abel Young and Mabry Young; his brother Jack S. Ward; the mother of his children Lydia Mae Gourley; and his close friends, Sharon Taylor and Jerry Taylor Sr..
