Jimmie Mitchel Ward
March 11, 1945 ~ April 24, 2019
Born in:
Haywood Co., NC
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailJimmie Mitchel Ward, 74, of Leicester, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019.
Born in Haywood Co. and a lifelong resident of Buncombe Co., Jimmie was a son of the late James Britt Ward and Gladys Davis Ward. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Helen Ward Dills; brothers, Howard and J.D. Ward; and grandson, Brien James.
Jimmie was a member of the Ward Brothers Quartet, and a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church for over 30 years.
Surviving are his wife, Pat Ward; daughter, Brittany James (Stefan); son, Patrick Ward; granddaughters, Aubery James and Jessica James; sister, Linda Ward (Toby); brother, Eddie Ward; and many nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26, at Zion Hill Baptist Church, with Pastor Bobby Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at the church, prior to the service.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
Services
Visitation: April 26, 2019 1:00 pm - June 25, 2025 2:30 pm
Zion Hill Baptist Church
Leicester,
828-252-3535
Funeral Service: April 26, 2019 2:30 pm
Zion Hill Baptist Church
Leicester,
828-252-3535
Burial: April 26, 2019 3:00 pm
Zion Hill Baptist Church
Leicester,
828-252-3535
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Another great person, and one of God’s singers gone home. Thinking of you Pat, and all the family.
I was so sorry to hear about Jimmie. I know he will be greatly missed by many. He was such a nice man. Roger and I always thought the world of him. My prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry Pat and family to hear of Jimmie’s passing. Know he is loving seeing his family & friends in Heaven. Always loved hearing him sing. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Deepest Sympathy, Love, and Prayers to the family from Darlene McPeters
To Jimmie’s family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We all were classmates with Jimmie at Clyde A. Erwin high school many years ago and we were always so glad to see him at our school reunions. We loved to hear him sing. He was a good man and will be missed. Cherish your memories. Again our condolences.
I’m so sorry to hear about Jimmie, he was a great singer, and will be missed by many! I will always cherish the good memories I have of him and me! Thoughts,love,and prayers go out to Pat and Family!
Was unable to attend the service but wanted you to know my prayers are with all the family.
I remember Jimmie from school and the many times we heard him sing. Such a beautiful voice that touched so many people over the years. It was always a pleasure when we got to talk with him. Our prayers are with the family.
Eddie, Linda and family: I am so sorry to hear about Jimmie. I did not learn of his passing until tonight. The last time I saw him was a couple of years ago when he and Pat stopped by the farm on Green Valley. We had a great talk. My prayers are with you. Love to each of you.
“Howard”