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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Ernest C
Ward
Mar 2, 1942 — Jun 23, 2022
Teaneck
Obituary
Ernest C. Ward (Ernie), was born March 2, 1942 to John Ward and Kathrine Thompson Ward in Chester, South Carolina.
He departed this life on June 23, 2022 at 7:36pm in Holy Name Hospice Care in Teaneck, New Jersey.
He was a resident of Teaneck, New Jersey for 42 years.
Ernest confessed Christ at an early age.
He attended the Englewood School System in which he graduated from Dwight Morrow High School in 1961. Ernest furthered his education by attending Bergen Technical School in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Ernest was a Stationary Engineer at Lever Brothers in Edgewater New Jersey for 32 years. He retired in 2001.
Ernest was united in marriage to Ernestine Clay. He loved bowling, music and gardening. He had a big heart and enjoyed helping others.
Those left to cherish his memory include his devoted wife of 56 years, Ernestine; daughter Letecia Price; two grandsons, Nathanial and Nalachi; brother-in-laws, Hennon Clay, Charles Alston, and Caesar Clay (Pearl); sister-in-laws, Mary Clay and Clara Bostick; and a host of nieces, nephews and neighbors.
Ernest was preceded in death by his father, John Ward; mother Katherine Thompson Ward; sister, Ruby Ward; brothers, Bobby and David L. Ward.
Special thank you Holy Name Hospice Care, Holy Name Dialysis and Nesbitt Funeral Home.
The family of Ernest would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude for your love, prayers, hugs, calls, visits, cards, expressions of sympathy and acts of kindness extended to us during this difficult time. It will always be remembered.
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