Birth date: Aug 17, 1965 Death date: Jun 8, 2026
Wilson- It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pastor Jeffery Franklin Ward age 60, who was called home on Monday, June 8, 2026 at UNC Health Lenoir in Kinston , North Carolina. The Celebration of Read Obituary
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In 2024, I met Pastor Ward at the Goldsboro Raleigh Institute. He was my Trustee teacher and a man of God. He will be missed. MY prayers and condolences are extended to the family. With heartfelt sympathy! 🕊
Trustee Sheila Barnes-Artis, St. Mark - Faro NC
In 2024, I met Pastor Ward at the Goldsboro Raleigh Institute. He was my Trustee teacher and a man of God. He will be missed. MY prayers and condolences are extended to the family. With heartfelt sympathy! 🕊
Jeff and I have been friends since the 8th grade. Jeff was my brother from the day we met. I have millions of memories that we shared...and I was proud to be his best man when he got married. The pic I included represents our relationship...Jeff always had my back. And I would like to believe that I had his as well. Jeff...when you get heaven and playing basketball...remember me yelling at you "Jeff get back on defense." Love you💯
Met Jeffrey while working at the Wayne County Courthouse. We talked daily. He was a gentle God fearing man. I had the highest of respect for Jeffrey. My condolences for all who mourn his loss. May he rest in peace. It was an honor to call him my friend. I will miss his friendship. May he receive his just rewards in Heaven.
Sending sincere condolences to all family and friends.
Jeff was my childhood friend of about 50 years, rest easy my friend because you have run the race. We've had fun times growing up on Singletary and Hadley Street to playing basketball in Lane Street Park to attending Hunt HS. Thank you for being one of the good kids and an even better man, one that has kept care and comfort of the flock. God's blessing upon you and your family and all of whom that will miss you.
Cousin Jeff, it's so hard to wrap my mind around your passing. It just doesn't seem real. But I know you're with the Lord, in a better place. I'm truly gonna miss you cuz.
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of Pastor Jeff. I pray that God's love, comfort, and peace will surround you during this difficult time and that cherished memories of Pastor Ward will bring strength in the days ahead. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
