James U. Ward, 76, of Lakeview, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at his home.
He was born Feb. 8, 1940, in Omar, W.Va., to the late Norbert and Marjorie Preston Ward. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Norbert “Gene” Ward.
On Nov. 3, 1981, he married Mary Louise Laughlin in Columbus, and she survives, along with a stepson, Robert Todd Garrow of Cape Coral, Fla.; a sister, Kathryn (Robert) Lee of Columbus; sister-in-law, Patricia Ward of Hilliard; and many nieces and nephews.
He retired from Capital City Exterminator of Columbus in 2002. He was a member of Indian Lake Moose 1533 and FOE Aerie 3615, both of Lakeview.
Per Jim’s wishes, he was cremated and no services will be observed at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview. Condolences can be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com