James "Jim" Arnold Ward

Mr. James “Jim” Arnold Ward, 72, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Mary Hatley will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:00 pm Monday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Mr. Ward was born April 29, 1944 in Cabarrus County. He was a son of the late Raymond McLain and Elsie Ward. He retired from Cannon Mills where he worked as a weaver. Jim was as avid woodworker and enjoyed camping in the mountains.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, JoAnn Lyerly and Peggy Gibbs; two brothers, Bob Freeze and Harold Freeze; and a grandson, Casey Wilkinson.

Mr. Ward is survived by two sons, Steve Ward of Kannapolis and Todd Ward and wife Diane of Kannapolis; five grandchildren, Corey Ward, Brandi Ward, Joe Gibson, Hunter Eudy and Gabriel Eudy; and one great grandchild. He is also survived by his longtime friend, Deborah Tucker and special friend, Gail Wilhelm.

Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association, 128 South Tryon Street #1588, Charlotte, NC 28202 or to the American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Avenue #100, Charlotte, NC 28207.