Noah Linwood Ward: Tabor City

1937 – 2026

     Noah Linwood Ward of Tabor City passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1, in his home. He was 89.

     Born in Columbus County, he was the son of the late Marshall Ward and Lizzie Mae Long Ward.

     He is survived by his wife, Eunice Harrelson Ward; two daughters, Bo Lynn Jennings (Bill) of Wingate and Amy Kramer of Efland; two sons, Butch Ward (Lisa) of Monroe and James Ward (Kimberly) of Matthews; a sister, Betty Ward Long of Nakina; eight grandchildren, Allie David (John), Andrew Jennigs, (Mishael), James Crytser (Hannah), Katelyn Haithcox (Brian), Audre Weaver (Mike),Adam Kramer, Ethan Kramer (Camilla), Ashley Wright (Caleb); eleven great grandchildren, Christian David, Brooks David, Bryce David, Keely Jennings, Emmitt Haithcox, Juniper Haithcox, Willow Haithcox, Zeb Herring, Malikye Weaver, Honor Weaver, Levi Kramer.

     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Marvin Ward; a sister, Evleyn Reaves; and one great-granddaughter, Emma Crytser.

     Linwood was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. The love of his life for 66 years was his sweetheart, Eunice. He loved family celebrations and took pictures to share. If Linwood knew you, he had a picture of you.

     As a lifelong educator, Linwood taught at Kenansville and Whiteville before becoming the Vocational Education Director for Union County Schools.

     Dedicated to his community, Linwood was a mentor and coach to young men.

     An outdoors man, Linwood loved to fish, hunt and tend to his roses and grapevines.

     Linwood loved the Lord and his church, serving as deacon, Sunday School teacher, and heavily involved in missions and outreach. He was passionate about visiting the sick and shut ins. Linwood shared his time, talents and treasures with all. He loved big and served hard.

     Funeral services were planned for noon Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Sandy Plain Baptist Church, Tabor City, burial following in the Sandy Plain Church Cemetery.

     Family planned to receive friends during the hour preceding services in the church.

     In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Sandy Plain Baptist Church, 6824 Swamp Fox Hwy East, Tabor City, NC 28463.

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