Verlon Lamar Ward

January 10, 1957 - April 17, 2013
Verlon Lamar Ward

Verlon L. Ward, 56, of Hendersonville, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

A native of Henderson County, he was the son of the late Eugene & Lillian Ward. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Benjalee Ward. Verlon was a graduate of East Henderson High School and was employed by CooperRiis of Asheville, NC.

He was a member of Hendersonville Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was a member of the Kedron Lodge # 387 A.F. & A.M. where he was the past Master.

He devoted much of his time and energy as a caregiver to others and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing, camping and being in the outdoors.

He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Donna Ward; a daughter, Jennifer White and her husband Bryan; a son, Shelton Ward; four grandchildren, Austin White, Lillian White, Aiden Wright, and Kiah Neale, a sister, Nancy Perez of Asheville; two brothers, Don Ward of Tryon & Jim Ward of Flat Rock; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at the Kirby Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Ferguson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Bayne Cemetery in Green River. Masonic Rites will be rendered by the Kedron Lodge #387 A.F. & A.M.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Seventh Day Adventist Church of Hendersonville or Bayne Cemetery Fund.


Service

Sunday, April 21, 2013
12:00 AM

Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home - Directions
125 Orrs Camp Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Service

Sunday, April 21, 2013
12:00 AM

Bayne Family Cemetery - Directions
Green River Rd.
Green River, NC

Visitation

Sunday, April 21, 2013
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home - Directions
125 Orrs Camp Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • April 19, 2013
    Roland and Lois Hoots says:
    To the Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers in the loss of your loved one. Verlon was a long time friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

  • April 19, 2013
    Maggie Forbes says:
    My prayers and thoughts are with you Donna and Sheldon and the rest of his family. I have known Verlon for 5 years and found him to be,a truly compassionate person and friend.

  • April 19, 2013
    cheryl ritchey says:
    I went to high school with Verlon he was always such a good guy lots of fun memories, he will be sadly missed by all of us that went to East Henderson High with him. Class of 1975. Thoughts prayers and lots of love to all his family

  • April 19, 2013
    Debbie Anders says:
    Donna, Jennifer, Sheldon, I am so sorry for your loss. God give you peace and comfort. If you need anything, you know exactly where I am. God Bless.

  • April 20, 2013
    david collins says:
    to the family of verlon ward, i am truly sorry for your loss. your husband and father was a true friend to me...he was my only true friend, i could pick up the phone and whatever it took, verlon would be there by my side. i worked many years with verlon, and never once did he ever back up on me, he stayed by my side....i will always miss him forever, but god knows i will treasure the memories i have had with verlon..he is a wonderful husband and a father, and a true friend....i love you all, verlons family.......heaven has gained another angel, and i hope to live in such a way that i can see verlon again one day and once again laugh together.....