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Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday, April 8, 2022, for a visitation from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
A service of remembrance will follow at 4:00 p.m. and conclude with Military Honors.
A private interment will take place at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
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MOUNT PLEASANT – Jesse B. Ward, 63, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Saturday, March 26, 2022.
He was born in Racine on November 5, 1958, the son of the late Jesse Lee and Larce Marie (nee Hicks) Ward.
Jesse graduated from Washington Park High. Afterward, Jesse proudly served his country for five years with the US Air Force.
Jesse had many jobs, including ten years with SC Johnson Wax. He loved music and always enjoyed playing the piano and his keyboard.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia (nee Wainwright, Wallace) Ward; his son, Bershard Ward; his stepsons, Demetrius (Stephanie) Wainwright and Kevin Stewart, Jr.; his grandson, Ahsan Ward; his sisters, Katie Darlene Petty, Barbara Joyce Ward, Veronica Joanne Cole; his brothers, Melvin L. Hicks, Jimmy M. Hicks, Glenn Hicks, Lorenzo Hicks; as well as many dear nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Jesse was preceded in death by his brothers, Abdula Q. Jeelani, Donzell Davis; his brother-in-law, Freddy Petty; and his best friend, Johnny Washington.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday, April 8, 2022, for a visitation from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. A service of remembrance will follow at 4:00 p.m. and conclude with Military Honors. A private interment will take place at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Brenda Allen says
I am so sorry for your lose. Praying for your family . May he rest in Jehovah’s love
Mrs Cheryl Lynn Barr and Family says
My condolences to the family members and friends and May he rest in Heavenly Peace!!
Greta ingram says
Sylvia, my sincere condolences in the loss of your husband. Praying for your family.
Jacqueline Washington says
My Condolences to Sylvia and all of Jessie Family, I am so sorry for your loss Jessie was a Beautiful person ,he will be missed .
Marilyn W Pearson and family says
Sadden to here the passing of Jesse sending my condolences to his wife kids grandkids and his siblings went to school with them my prayers are with you all keep your FAITH in JESUS 💖💙🙏🏾
Charles and Glorious Hicks says
Sylvia, we send our condolences in the loss of your husband. We feel the pain of losing our family with you.
Michael Washington says
I send to the Ward family my sincere condolences. May Jesse have peace. Signed, Michael Lee Washington!
Sherry Booker-Tyler Hinesville, Georgia says
Sending our prayers and condolences to the family.
Deacon James & Sister Nira Foster says
Bershard, Ahsan and the rest of the Ward family I’m so sorry for your loss. May God be with you during your time sorrow…
Mr.Derek N.Turner 8916 Glenistar Gate Ave Las Vegas 89143 says
Barbara (BW) ❤️🙏🏿🙌😇 Send my Condolences and Prayers to the Family’s sorry I wouldn’t be able to make it there Jessie was my good friend growing up with had lot of good time together I will miss you Brother Much Love R. I.P. 🙌🙏🏿😇❤️
Justine Terry says
My Condolences sending my prayers to the Family in loss of loved one
Justine
Brenda Allen says
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss of Jesse , Be strong trust in Jehovah lean on him for strength.
L. Yvette says
Our condolences to all the Ward/Hicks family, 🙏🏽 For the family ❤️ Hoskins/Scott family
Anonymous says
Jesse you will be missed !!!From Edward and Stephanie!
Letha R. Chattman says
Sending love, prayers and condolences to Jesse wife and family!! Jesse was a dear friend, however we had not seen each other in awhile. May he rest in perfect peace. Blessings!
Y. A. Buckley, Sr. says
Rest in heaven, my dear brother.
Curtis Hick's family says
Hold to God Hick’s family for we are in a storm , but be assured that God knows where we are until the storm passes us by!
With Love the Curtis Hick’s family
Brenda Butler-Williams says
My condolences and prayers to the Ward Family.
Anita M Boutwell says
Sending my sincere condolences and prayers to your entire family. May the peace of God be the anchor that secures your heart during your season of mourning.