- Date Of Death: April 23, 2020
- State: Florida
On Thursday April 23, 2020, Mr. Johnny Will Ward of Tampa, FL, found eternal rest with the Lord as he slept away peacefully to end his journey here.
Mr. Johnny Will Ward was a native of Tampa, Florida born to the parentage of the late Willie Lee Ward Sr. and Rosa Lee Banks Ward. He was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County, Tampa Florida and began his career as a Laborer. In his early years he worked for the International Long Shoreman Local #1402. While in Dallas, Texas, he was self-employed.
Mr. Ward accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age.
Johnny was preceded in death by: his father, Willie Lee Ward Sr.; mother, Rosa Lee Banks Ward; brothers, Reverend Willie Lee Ward Jr., Marzell Ward, Howard Lee Ward, and Waymond Ward; and sister, Mary Alice Ward.
Upon his departure, He leaves to cherish wonderful memories that will live forever within the hearts of his family and friends: his wife, Lenita Ward of Tampa, FL; daughters, Sheneta Strong (Leon) of Tampa, FL and Kametria Monique Stephens of Augusta GA; son, Johnny Graham of Tampa, FL; stepson, Byron Brown (Niki) of Tampa, FL; sisters, Linda G. Ward Hicks, Cheryl D. Ward of Tampa, FL and Willie Nell Tubbs of Louisiana; brothers, Isaac Ward and Tommy Ward of Tampa, FL; grandchildren, Akilah, Esha, Erykah, Shanel, and Jadynt; great grandchildren, Naomi, Nevaeh, and Noah; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws, friends, and extended family. “I have fought a good fight; I have finished my course; I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge shall give me at that day and not to me only, but unto ALL them also that love his appearing. II Timothy 4:6-8.
