John T. Ward III

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Celebrating the life of
John T.  Ward IIIFebruary 04, 1940 - July 29, 2012

Jack Ward

Jack Ward John T. Ward, III, age 72, died at Hospice House on Sunday evening, July 29th, after having a peaceful day surrounded by family and friends. Virginia was with him when he passed at 10PM.

Jack was born and raised in Savannah, leaving only to serve four years in the United States Navy, and during the course of his employment in the motion picture industry, which required him to often be on distant locations for filming. Prior to this, he worked for 10 years at Backus Cadillac Pontiac.

Jack loved the water, being in a boat, and fishing. He loved it so much that he and dear friend, Wiley Wasden purchased a shrimp boat together and enjoyed "playing shrimpers" for a couple of years aboard The Little Mel.

In April, 1973, Jack became a member of Solomon's Lodge No.1, F,&A.M. -Savannah.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his dearly beloved Uncle Louis & Aunt Frances Cornell who raised Jack from age 2 as if he was their own son. He adored his " Uncle Louie."

Jack is survived by his wife, Virginia, daughter, Jacqueline Ward Klein Mark and grandson, Max Ward Klein who live in Louisville Kentucky. Raymond Miller, of Savannah, was always considered family and Jackie's "brother-from-another-mother". Also surviving are a very special niece and nephew, Al and Debbie Odom Ellisor & their son, Dalton of Pooler, All three, were very dear to his heart and such a comfort to him during his life and struggle with cancer. Additional survivors are nephews Michael Ellisor and Joseph Ellisor. His brother-in-law, Roy Grace of Albuquerque, New Mexico has been a life-long friend and provided much peace and comfort in the last days of Jack's illness. Another brother-in-law, Al Ellisor, Jr. resides in Garden City.

There will be no pallbearers, but Jack would want it known that he considered the following his dearest long-time friends who often had his back in their younger days, but had his heart up to the very day he died: Jack Ryals, Jack Keith, Robert Fruitticher, Bobbie Evans, Nelson Haslam, Jamie Keeran, Mike Hobbs and Billy Dalzell.

The family gives special thanks to Debbie Sheridan who provided friendship, comfort and emotional support for the last two-years of his life, and was his partner-in-crime, in making the best home-made wine ever produced.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM on Wednesday, August 1st, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Island location in the parlor. A Memorial Celebration of his life, as he wished, will be held on Thursday, August 2nd, from 6 till 8 PM at The Crab Shack on Tybee Island.

The family requests that remembrances be made in Jack's memory to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, Georgia 31416 in lieu of flowers. Not enough can be said for the care and compassion the Hospice staff showed Jack and his family.

Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel

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Virginia, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you and sustain you in your grief.

- Jim Bulluck, Savannah, GA

Virgina and family, We were so sad to hear of Jack's passing. He was definitely loved by many. I feel like we were just having his surprise party at The Crab Shack a few days ago! Please know you all are in our thoughts and prays. We love you!

- Deana, Ilona and Gordon, Tybee Island, GA

Virginia am so sorry to hear that John passed but as you said you did not want him to suffer any more, I did not know John but have been your friend for many many years, so my prayers are with you and your family.

- Buddy Salter, Pooler, GA

Ginny just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, and all the family too. Please let me know if I can do anything to help or comfort you. I love you my sweet friend. Wish I could have known Jack, but he will be in your hearts forever

- Pat Fleming, Jacksonville, FL

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jack was a good man and will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace and hopefully find the best fishing honey hole up there in heaven.

- Linda and Danny Ayala, Tybee Island, GA

Ginny,I am so sorry for ur loss but grateful that God does provide exactly what u need.I pray He will wrap His arms around u and Jackie and all that knew and loved Jack and hold u close.Grieve and be kind to urself.Love you,Bette

- Bette Weston Drecktrah, Rincon, GA

Aunt Ginny, I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Jack was an incredible person and will be missed by many. I know you are a very strong person and will get though this, but for some extra help, you will be in my prayers.

- Erin James, Savannah, GA

We miss you, we loved you, and we will miss you! <3

- Sue and Breezy Breazel, Tybee Island, GA

Virginia, We are so sad to hear of Jack's passing. He was such a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by many. We are out of town until the first week in September and will be unable to attend the memorial. We know there will be lots of wonderful memories, funny stories and smiles through the tears. We are so glad that we had the opportunity to know him. Please know that we are thinking of you during this time of heartbreaking loss.

- Jimmy and Kitty Williams, Tybee Island, GA

Haviland and I are so sorry to hear about Jack. You and your family are in our prayers. We love you so much.

- Cynthia Fritts Stillwell, New York, NY

God bless you and your family Virginia and Jackie. I am so sorry for your loss. Treasure the many happy memories. Much love always. Maureen

- Maureen Petrillo, Savannah, GA

Iam so sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you all in my prayers. I pray that God can comfort you in the loss of your loved one. Love always Donna

- Donna Grace Plain, Fayetteville, GA

We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. The loss may never totally be filled but the wonderful memories will always be there to comfort you.

- Leigh Watson, Alpharetta, GA