Ernest Barrington Ward, Jr.

Ernest Barrington Ward, Jr.

Thomson, Georgia- Ernest Barrington Ward, Jr., 64, of Stagecoach Rd., entered into rest July 09, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Ward was born in Orangeburg, SC to the late Ernest Barrington Ward, Sr. and the late Rachel Brown Ward. He grew up in Washington Georgia and was a 1970 graduate of Washington Wilkes High School. In 1976 he graduated from the University of Georgia where he obtained a degree in zoology. He worked as an EMT with Athens General Hospital for several years and was currently employed by Thomson Plastics Inc. He attended Shiloh United Methodist Church and loved riding motorcycles.

Survivors include his daughter, Jesselyn Ward; sister, Pat Ward Niemann; grandchild, Javon Ward; nephew, Bill Niemann (Jo); nieces, Cindy Niemann Price (Joseph), and Lynn Niemann Underwood (Jay); great nephew, Levi Young; great nieces, Mandy, Melanie, Naomi, and Brooke Niemann, and Lily Young.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Shiloh United Methodist Church with Rev. Shirley Suarez and Rev. Mary Edith Kirkland officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church, 5970 Cobbham Rd., Appling, GA 30802.

Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.