Kenneth Ray Ward

Kenneth Ray Ward, 61 of Nakina died Saturday, January 21, 2017.  He was born May 18, 1955 in Columbus County, the son of the late Johnnie Coval Ward and Vinnie Jane Ward.  He was formerly employed with National Spinning from 1975- 1990.  He was also formerly employed with D.L. Painting for 15 years.

He is survived by his wife, Denise Nye Ward; a daughter, Tracy Ward Simmons and husband, Daniel of Nakina; a son, Bryan Ward and wife, Mary of Nakina; step daughter, Heather Hayes of Whiteville; a stepson, Justin Hayes and wife, Lindsey of Old Dock; two brothers, Freddie Coval Ward and wife, Hilda of Nakina, John Dawson Ward  and wife, Debbie of Nakina; a sister, Jeanette Parker and husband, Donald of Calabash; eight grandchildren, Tyler and Garrison Simmons, Trey, Danny and Julie Ward, Brody Mabe, Logan and Emma Hayes, brother-in-law, Marvin Evans.

His funeral service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Palmyra Baptist Church.  Burial will be in Palmyra Baptist Church Cemetery.

His family will receive friends 6:30 - 8:30 pm Monday, January 23, 2016 at Peacock Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at www.peacockfuneralhome.net