James Thomas Ward

James T. Ward 83 of Ashville went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tues. Dec. 1, 2015 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center, Columbus.   He was born in Inez, KY  on Aug. 26, 1932 to the late Joe and Lucy (Copley)  Ward.   James retired from Teays Valley School District in maintenance after 16 years and also had worked for Continental Can in Columbus after 27 years. He was a member of  Blessed Hope Bible Church , a U.S. Army Veteran, a granduate of Inez H.S. and was an avid Kentucky Basketball fan. He was a dedicated husband to his wife Neava of 44 years who preceded him in 2008.  Survived by sons,  David (Melissa) Ward of Williamsport and Derwin (Ruth)  Ward of Ashville; grandchildren  Justin, Cassie, and Tristan; sister, Ann Cassidy of Lancaster; brother,  Bob (Pearl) Ward of PA.; brother-in-law and sister-in-laws, Ira and Donna Muncy of Ashville and Guellen Ebline of Westerville; numerous nieces and nephews; his beloved dog, Roscoe.  Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday at the Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, 420 W. Main St. Ashville. A Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sat. Dec. 5, 2015 in Blessed Hope Bible Church 9941 SR 752 & 674 Ashville, OH with Pastor Todd Hautala officiating. Burial will follow in Harrison Township Cemetery, So. Bloomfield.  For those who wish memorials may be made to a charity of choice. Military Graveside provided by  AMVET Post 2256.