Jerome T. Ward

Jerome T. Ward, 62, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at his home. He was born on December 25, 1961, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late Carnell Ward and Josephine H. Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Timothy Hairston and Alfred Ward.

Jerome was a member of Greater Lily of the Valley Apostolic Church, where the Overseer is Evangelist Lily Ross, and worked as a material handler at Hanes Brand, Inc. He was a die-hard fan of the San Francisco 49ers and the North Carolina Tar Heels. Jerome cherished time spent with his family and friends, especially his two granddaughters, "Addy and Gabby." As his health declined, he leaned on his faith for strength and comfort, often reassuring others with his favorite sayings, "God's Got This!" and "God is Good!"

Jerome is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Debra M. Ward; his two children, Travis Ward (Christa) and Tara Ward Royster (Ivan); his two grandchildren, Addison Ward and Gabrielle Ward; and his three sisters, Regina Carter, Sara Hairston, and Geraldine Davis; and a host of other family members and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 12:00 PM at Bassett Funeral Service Chapel, with Evangelist Valerie Pilson officiating. The family will receive friends thirty minutes prior to the service. A burial will follow immediately after the service at Carver Memorial Gardens.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.bassettfuneralservice.com. Bassett Funeral Service is serving the Ward family