William Van Ward Jr. 84, of Byron, Georgia passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home. Pastor Jim Lane will officiate. The family will have a time of visitation one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
Born in Dublin, Georgia, he was the son of the late William Van Ward Sr. and Lottie Thelma Beacham Ward. He was a retired manager from Houston Auto Auction and loved to play poker with his friends. He enjoyed watching and talking anything sports, and was an avid car enthusiast.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jonnie C. Ward, children, William Van Ward III (Ann), and Elisha Wilson(Steve), grandchildren, Jennifer Ward Pettigrew(Will), Zachary Ward(Danielle), Casey Wilson(Camila), Cameron Wilson(Sadie), Connor Wilson(Kendall); Sister, Billie Ward Caswell; several nieces and nephews. Special friends, Scott Smith, Aubrey Parten, Paula Mullis and the many Friends at Houston Auto Auction
Friends may sign the online register at www.fairhavenmacon.com.
Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services has charge of arrangements.