James W. Ward

Mr. James W. Ward, of Decatur, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009.  He retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia in 2001 after 28 years of service.  Mr. Ward is survived by his wife of 42 years, Judy Jones Ward; son and daughter-in-law, James & Tracy Ward of Grayson; three grandchildren, Abigail, Mackenzie and Colby Ward, all of Grayson; mother, Irene Ward of Calhoun; sister, Mary Curry of Hawkinsville; Glenda Goble of Calhoun; brothers, Jerry Ward and Larry Ward, both of Calhoun. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 P.M. Friday, June 26^th in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with Rev. Tim Norton officiating.  Interment services will be at 4:00 P. M. at Chandler Cemetery, in Calhoun.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 56566, Atlanta, GA  30343.  Friends are invited to visit with the family from 5:00 until 9:00 P.M. Thursday at A. S. Turner & Sons.