Claude W. Ward's Obituary
Decatur – Claude W. Ward, 57, of Decatur, passed Wednesday, April 29, 2020, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
He was born February 14, 1963, in Decatur, the son of Benjamin H. and Mary Belle (Peters) Ward. Claude loved old time country music and spending time with friends at Macon Resources.
Preceding him in death are his parents, and sister, Sandra Kay Swigart.
Claude is survived by his siblings: John (Nancy) Ward and Robin Fellwock all of Decatur; nieces and nephews: Marcus Ward, Mary Reynolds, Maegan Anderson, Dana Sincebaugh, Joann Maulding, Benjamin Ward and Junior Lanham; many great nieces and great nephews; three great-great nieces, one great-great nephew; other relatives and friends.
Private family services will be held with burial in Graceland Cemetery. You may view the livestream of the service at 11:00 am, Monday, May 4, 2020 at http://webcast.funeralrecording.com/, event number is 28552, no password is necessary.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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