Winton R. Ward

Winton R. Ward, 89, went home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2016 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was born on February 15, 1927 in Columbia, N.C. to Henry E. and Mittie B. Ward. He was married for 50 years to his childhood sweetheart Jean Ward, who preceded him in death. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his long-time companion Shirley Young, daughter and son-in law: Brenda and George Mahaffey, son and daughter-in-law: Allen and Mona Ward, sister: Mittie Hamilton from Columbia, N.C, 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Winton was a Past Master and active member of Berkley Lodge #167, AF& AM for 67 years. He was Past District Deputy Grandmaster of the 36th Masonic District and was privileged to have served in many other capacities. He served as Captain of Khedive Shrine Center, Chesapeake, Va. in 1995. Winton retired from the Federal Government in 1989 and took up golfing as his ‘second career’. The family wants to thank everyone that has shown love and care for our Dad. Our deepest gratitude goes to Dr. Mike Camp for his many years of skilled and loving care of our family. Other special caretakers over recent weeks were Mary Jane Teal, Trudy Drake, “Pigeon” Hoggarty and her staff, and the staff at Westminster Canterbury. Winton and Family have requested Masonic Rites at the funeral service which will be held Monday, April 4, 2016 at 2PM at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, Va. The family will receive friends from 1 PM to 3PM Sunday for the visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children at www.donate2shc.org . Online condolences may be made to the family at www.woodlawngroup.com. The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him. Proverbs 20:7.