Mr. Hershell “Johnny” Ward, 74, of Davidson County passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, October 27, 2023. He was born on February 13, 1949 in Shelley, Idaho a son of the late Thomas James Ward and Nora McCulley Ward Wise. Johnny served our country in the United States Air Force and worked much of his life as a truck driver, retiring from C Bean Transport. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and past Grand Royal Patron of the Order of Amaranth. Johnny was active in church as health permitted and a member of Enterprize Moravian. He was a great father and grandfather and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife and mother of his daughter, Vicki Ann Edwards Wyatt; six brothers, Arden, Acel, Orien, Farron, Voyd, and Leon; and three sisters, Verma, Iris, and Clella.
Surviving to forever cherish his memory is his daughter, Elizabeth Ward Pierce and husband Scott of Clemmons; brothers, Dwen and Burdette Ward; granddaughters, Jameson Leighann Dale Pierce and Jennifer Gordon; and great-grandchildren, Zander Lee and Kaylee Marie.
Memorial services will be held at Enterprise Moravian Church on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 3:30 PM with Rev. Arkon Stewart and Danny Garrett officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 2:30 PM.
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