Jimmy Edward Ward

Jimmy Edward Ward, 72, passed away on November 12th after losing his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and friends at his home in Cumming, Georgia.

Jim was born December 6, 1936. His childhood and most of his adult life was spent in Alamance and Burlington, North Carolina. Jim was a graduate of E.M. Holt School and Elon University.

Jim was an active member of the Boy Scouts, received the honor of Eagle Scout and later became an Assistant Scout Master. He was an active member of Alamance Lutheran Church for many years.

Following a 33 year career at AT&T and Verizon, Jim retired in 1989. While employed with AT&T her served on the Board of Directors of Truilant Credit Union. He later became a Real Estate Broker in North Carolina and Georgia.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Sharpe Ward of Cumming; his daughter Teresa Ward of St. Petersburg, Florida; his son Tim Ward and wife Equata, two granddaughters, Bailee and Peyton of Atlanta, Georgia.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 15 in Cumming, Georgia at Byars Funeral Home on 155 Professional Park Drive from noon until 2:00 pm.

Visitation in Burlington, North Carolina, will be held Tuesday, November 17 at Rich & Thompson Funeral Home on 306 Glenwood Avenue from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The funeral service will be Wednesday, November 18 at 11:00 am at Alamance Lutheran Church with burial in Alamance Memorial Park.

He will be missed greatly by his family and everyone who knew him.

Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 678-455-5815.