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Junior Ray Ward

Male Abt 1928 - 2019  (~ 91 years)


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  1. 1.  Junior Ray Ward was born about 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee (son of Thomas Wheeler Ward and Dora Lea Forrester); died on 6 Sep 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Washington County Memory Gardens, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    JONESBOROUGH - J. Ray "Junior" Ward, 92, of Jonesborough, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Neva, TN and son of the late Thomas Wheeler and Dora Lea Forrester Ward.

    In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded in death by his sons: David Ray Ward, Werner Kempinger, and his first wife Bula Elliott Ward.

    Junior proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a 32nd Degree Mason with the Scottish Right. He was employed by General Shale and Chuck Mason Trucking. Junior was of the Baptist faith and attended Bethel Baptist Church.

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    Those left to cherish Junior's memory include his loving wife of 43 years, Helen Marie Devoti Ward, daughter Marlene Carr and her husband Wayne, step-sons: Dennis and Randy Brown; grandchildren: Tony Carr, David Ward, and Petra Eppinger; great-grandchildren: Tony Carr, Lucas and Robert Eppinger; sister Charlotte Hamby, brother James Ward, nieces Terri and Karen, nephews Bobby and Scotty, and special friend from church Tamee Tweed.

    The family will greet friends to share memories on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 from 5:00 pm until a Celebration of Junior's life at 6:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City with Pastor Jim Perkins officiating. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday at Washington County Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Tony Carr, Tony Carr II, Bobby Hamby, Earl Henley and Caleb Hampton. Honorary pallbearers will be James Ward, Robert Hamby, Kent Walker, Eddie, Chuck, Dale, Greg and Brett Mason, and all Junior's friends from the Masonic Lodge.

    Junior married Beulah Elliott on 1 Oct 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Beulah (daughter of David J. "Dave" Elliott and Alice Williams) was born on 15 Jul 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Oct 1975 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas Wheeler Ward was born on 26 Feb 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee (son of Isaac Ward and Mary E. "Mollie" Arnold); died about 1973 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brookshire Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Thomas married Dora Lea Forrester on 29 Jan 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Dora was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Mar 2002 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Dora Lea Forrester was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Mar 2002 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. 1. Junior Ray Ward was born about 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Sep 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Washington County Memory Gardens, , Washington County, Tennessee.
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Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Isaac Ward was born in May 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee (son of Daniel Ward and Nancy J. Moreland); died about 1933 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brown Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Isaac married Mary E. "Mollie" Arnold about 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Alexander Arnold and Nancy Morelda Stout) was born in Oct 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Jan 1953 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brown Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Mary E. "Mollie" Arnold was born in Oct 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee (daughter of Alexander Arnold and Nancy Morelda Stout); died on 14 Jan 1953 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brown Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Clayton James Ward was born on 21 May 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Mar 1972 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    2. Milburn Ward was born in Jan 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 2. Thomas Wheeler Ward was born on 26 Feb 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1973 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brookshire Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    4. Minnie Ward was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    5. Charles Ward was born about 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    6. Elmer Ward was born about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    7. Azora Ward was born about 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Daniel Ward was born in Dec 1832 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee (son of John J. Ward and Nancy Cardwell).

    Daniel married Nancy J. Moreland about 1854 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born in May 1832 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Nancy J. Moreland was born in May 1832 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Noah W. Ward was born on 14 May 1858 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 May 1943 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brown Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    2. Sarah C. Ward was born about 1860 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. Cordelia Ward was born about 1862 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    4. John Cannon Kennedy Ward was born on 8 Oct 1863 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Mar 1958 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    5. Tapley Ward was born on 7 Jun 1865 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 May 1944 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brown Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    6. Amanda E. Ward was born about 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    7. 4. Isaac Ward was born in May 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1933 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brown Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    8. Richard L. Ward was born about 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    9. Daniel J. Ward was born about 1877 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    10. James D. Ward was born in Mar 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    11. Joseph E. Ward was born in Jul 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  3. 10.  Alexander Arnold was born about 1843 in Nashville, , Davidson County, Tennessee (son of Daniel M. Arnold and Susannah Snider); died about 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Arnold Family Cemetery, Slemp Branch, Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    13th Regiment, Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry, US Army
    Arnold, Alex.. Co. L. Linker's Gap, Johnson Co., Tenn.

    Alexander married Nancy Morelda Stout on 17 Jun 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Godfrey Daniel Stout and Mary Vaught) was born on 23 Apr 1844; died about 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Arnold Cemetery, Neatherly Road, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Nancy Morelda Stout was born on 23 Apr 1844 (daughter of Godfrey Daniel Stout and Mary Vaught); died about 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Arnold Cemetery, Neatherly Road, Johnson County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Rebecca S. Arnold was born about 1865 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. Sarah Katharine Arnold was born about 1867 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. Isaac Alvin Arnold was born about 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 5. Mary E. "Mollie" Arnold was born in Oct 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Jan 1953 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brown Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    5. Wiley Lafette Arnold was born on 6 Jul 1875; died on 30 May 1930.
    6. John Hamilton "Ham" Arnold was born about 1877 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Jun 1969 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gambill Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    7. Laura Alice Arnold was born about 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Jul 1954 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    8. Ivalee Arnold was born about 1883 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.


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