Frank Benjamin Ward Jr.

Frank Benjamin Ward Jr, 83, of Cross South Carolina, entered eternal rest on Monday, May 22, 2023. His memorial service will be held on Saturday June 3, 2023, at 2:00 pm, in the chapel at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. 29406. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment will follow at 3:00 pm in Carolina Memorial Gardens at the same address.

Frank was born on December 4, 1939 in Charleston, S.C. , the son of the late Frank Benjamin Ward Sr., and the late Louise Chance Ward, of Rocky Ford, Georgia.

Following graduation from High School, Frank had several careers. He was a tool and die maker for Artex Corporation, machinist at Avco Lycoming, manufacturing supervisor for General Electric Corporation, and finally worked for Berkley County Facilities and Grounds Maintenance.

Following retirement, Frank lived a full life with family and friends in the Cross community, where he was known for his many talents and abilities to problem solve and repair almost anything, especially small engines, lawn mowers, boats, and many other items. Frank’s passions included a bonfire, cooking chicken, pork, sausage, on his many outdoor grills, and riding his golf cart to keep an eye on the neighborhood. Frank would help anyone work on a project, or repair something for them. He loved people and had many friends.

Frank is survived by his fiancé Linda Vaughn, daughter, Donna Tucker (Mike), and son, Tony Ward, (Sherry). Frank had 18 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Frank was pre-ceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Craven Ward, and his sister, Carolyn Bradley, (JC). He is survived by his brothers Jack Ward, (Lolie) of Charleston, S.C., Larry Ward, (Helen) and Troy Ward, (Margie), of Rocky Ford, Georgia.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association 887 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home.