James "Jimmy" Milton Ward

CHARLOTTE-Mr. James "Jimmy" Milton Ward, 60, of Charlotte, NC passed away January 17, 2022 following his battle with cancer. The son of the late Andrew Ward, Sr. and Zelma McIver Ward, Mr. Ward was born October 3, 1961 in New York City, NY. He served our country in the U.S. Army from 1982 until 1985 where he earned the Good Conduct Medal, Commendation Medal, and Army Service Ribbon before separating with the rank of Sergeant. Jimmy then joined and served with the New York Police Department as Detective-2nd Grade and retired from there in 2006 with 20 years service. He and his wife moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2006 where he received his B.A. degree from UNC-Charlotte. Mr. Ward was a member of the 1013 Police Organization in Charlotte and the Oishi Judo Club in New York where he held a black belt and taught. In his free time Jimmy loved to watch football (especially his team New York Giants) and was a very proficient gardener. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 26 years Heather Deanne Carty Ward, three children Joy Amanda Ward of Charlotte, NC, Andrea Lee Ward of Charlotte, NC, and Jorel Ward of Long Island, NY, four sisters Patricia Pointer of Durham, NC, Phyllis Long of Charlotte, NC, Stephanie Ward of New York, NY, and Maria Ward of Jacksonville, Fl., and three brothers Stephen Ward (Shirley) of New York, NY, Andrew Ward (Linda) of Orange, NJ, and Jerry Ward (Lovenia) of Brooklyn, NY. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 11:00AM at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 1510 East 7th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28204, with visitation at the church starting at 10:00AM. Burial will be held at a later date in Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, North Carolina, with military honors. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the NYPD 1013 Club of Charlotte. Donations may be made via Zelle to hkatowitz@charlotte10-13.com or mailed to NYPD 10-13 Club of Charlotte, NC, 5922-5 Weddington Road, Ste 5, Suite 11, Wesley Chapel, NC 28104.