Joseph Ecton Ward Sr.

January 2, 1953 ~ July 2, 2023
Born in:
Buncombe, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Joseph Ecton Ward, Sr., 70, of Asheville, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation.
A native of Buncombe Co., Joseph was a son of the late John H. Ward, Sr. and Leila Mae Livengood Ward.
Surviving is his wife, Debra Morton Ward; daughter, Lisa Ward Humphries (Tommy); son, Joseph Ecton Ward, Jr. (Michelle); grandchildren, Tristan Ward, Alyson Humphries and Trey Humphries; great-grandchildren, Mia Parham and Carter Parham; and numerous brothers and sisters.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6 at Smith Cemetery, with Pastor Louis Gibson officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at Groce Funeral Home, Patton Avenue.
Services
Visitation: July 6, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Graveside Service: July 6, 2023 2:00 pm
Smith Graveyard Cemetery
Smith Graveyard Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
Our prayers are with you and your family.
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He put up with us as kids and took us fishing and hunting. He was funny, caring and above all just a really good person. He raised a fine family with strong work ethic. My condolences to his son Joey and Mrs. Ward and the family. Truly good people, good family and a great man. Rest in peace Mr. Ward. Thank you for the Goodtimes.