Billy "Papaw" Ward, 80, of Valrico, Florida, born May 30, 1936 in Hot Springs, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest on June 20, 2016. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and a retired meat inspector with the State of Florida. He was a family man who adored his grandchildren, and he enjoyed aircraft, classic cars, and the outdoors.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda Stills Ward; daughter, Dolores Gustafson (Christopher Jerzak) of Brandon; grandchildren, Justin Ward of Valrico, Marissa Ward of Valrico, and Fallon Gustafson of Brandon; sisters, Mary Patelidas (Tom), Agnes Cathey (Norman), and Pat Dotson (Joe) of Asheville, North Carolina; and daughter-in-law, Denise Ward. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Ward; parents, Bill and Helen Ward; and siblings, Jim Ward, Betty Rollins, and Charles Ward.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 25 at 11:00 A.M. at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 CR 39 S, Plant City, where the family will begin receiving friends at 10:00 A.M. Committal to follow at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, Plant City. Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda Stills Ward; daughter, Dolores Gustafson (Christopher Jerzak) of Brandon; grandchildren, Justin Ward of Valrico, Marissa Ward of Valrico, and Fallon Gustafson of Brandon; sisters, Mary Patelidas (Tom), Agnes Cathey (Norman), and Pat Dotson (Joe) of Asheville, North Carolina; and daughter-in-law, Denise Ward. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Ward; parents, Bill and Helen Ward; and siblings, Jim Ward, Betty Rollins, and Charles Ward.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 25 at 11:00 A.M. at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 CR 39 S, Plant City, where the family will begin receiving friends at 10:00 A.M. Committal to follow at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, Plant City. Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Billy "Papaw" Ward, 80, of Valrico, Florida, born May 30, 1936 in Hot Springs, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest on June 20, 2016. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and a retired meat inspector with the State of Florida. He was a family man who adored his grandchildren, and he enjoyed aircraft, classic cars, and the outdoors.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda Stills Ward; daughter, Dolores Gustafson (Christopher Jerzak) of Brandon; grandchildren, Justin Ward of Valrico, Marissa Ward of Valrico, and Fallon Gustafson of Brandon; sisters, Mary Patelidas (Tom), Agnes Cathey (Norman), and Pat Dotson (Joe) of Asheville, North Carolina; and daughter-in-law, Denise Ward. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Ward; parents, Bill and Helen Ward; and siblings, Jim Ward, Betty Rollins, and Charles Ward.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 25 at 11:00 A.M. at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 CR 39 S, Plant City, where the family will begin receiving friends at 10:00 A.M. Committal to follow at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, Plant City. Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda Stills Ward; daughter, Dolores Gustafson (Christopher Jerzak) of Brandon; grandchildren, Justin Ward of Valrico, Marissa Ward of Valrico, and Fallon Gustafson of Brandon; sisters, Mary Patelidas (Tom), Agnes Cathey (Norman), and Pat Dotson (Joe) of Asheville, North Carolina; and daughter-in-law, Denise Ward. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Ward; parents, Bill and Helen Ward; and siblings, Jim Ward, Betty Rollins, and Charles Ward.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 25 at 11:00 A.M. at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 CR 39 S, Plant City, where the family will begin receiving friends at 10:00 A.M. Committal to follow at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, Plant City. Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
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