Ward James O'Brien Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ward James O'Brien of Sterling, Virginia, who passed away on November 16, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Attorney William C. O'Brien and Dorothy Ward O'Brien. He is survived by: his wife Barbara Rae O'Brien; his children, Patricia O'Brien, Alicia O'Brien, Andrea Ingebretsen, William O'Brien and Kimberly O'Brien; his grandchildren, Rachel, Brian, Grace and Ari; his great grandchild Ethan; and his sister Alberta "Betts" Clippinger of Nashville, TN..
In lieu of flowers, please consider the following organizations for memorial contributions: St. Jude Children's Research Medical Center, Ronald McDonald House, The Wounded Warrior Project, Disabled American Veterans or the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
