Mr. Jeffrey Maurice Ward was born on April 28, 1992, to the late LaTonya Devaughn Miller and Steve Ward in Greensboro, Georgia. Jeffrey tragically left us on September 14, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia at Grady Memorial Hospital.
Jeffrey attended Greene County High School, where he was a member of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) and maintained the A&B honor roll. Jeffrey was a Georgia Bulldogs fan, he loved to play video games, he loved going fishing as a child and he loved to make others laugh.
Jeffrey was not perfect. He made some mistakes in life, but he had a huge heart. He loved kids and always dreamed of one day being a father. He was a diligent worker and would often work two jobs to avoid trouble and to take care of his household.
Nine years ago, Jeffrey moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he built a heartfelt and everlasting relationship with the Shields family.
In addition to his mother Jeffrey was proceeded in death by his grandfather, Horace Lewis Andrews and grandmother, Mrs. Annie Hall.
Jeffrey leaves to cherish his memory, a father: Steve Ward (Chandrea) of Athens, GA, two loving brothers, Stephon Victor Ward of Greensboro, GA and Treyvon R. Smith of Athens, GA, devoted grandmother, Shirley B. Weaver of Greensboro, GA grandfather, James Henry (Ruth) Thornton of Siloam, GA, nine uncles, Alvin (LaTanji) Ford, Charleston J. Weaver of Greensboro, GA, Cedric (Jennifer) Thornton of Greensboro, GA and Jimmie Lee Thornton of GA, Chris (Jackie) Ward of Monroe, GA, Nicholas Ward of Athens, GA, Jeremy Ward, Brian (Gabriela) and Shannon Allen of Texas, three aunts, Tina Andrews and Santiba Andrews of Greensboro, GA and Taleida (Anthony) of Columbia, SC and a host of cousins, great-aunts and great-uncles.
September 28, 2024
1:00PM
Hill Chapel Baptist Church
Greensboro, GA 30642
Reverend Herman Laguins, Officiating
I love you babe I remembered when I stay n Winterville n I was walking around the neighborhood and u say me n ask me what was my name. An I told u I knoW then u was my best friend .. we both smile at each n I start comeing to yo dad house n we use watch tv with your step mom until my bf thought we was you kno.. but we use walk around the neighborhood at dark n talking about yo life n stuff we like the. All sudden I move out n got my own place n parkview (Athens's) and we move in together may 2018. We was the perfect couple . We had time where we both didn't have nothing but u was gonna make a way for me no matter what u had to do but one day u end up doing stuff n that's when the law got involved. . It was something n my HEART JUST told me u wasn't comeing back home . So my friend call the jail n said that got you I drop down on my knees n cry for days because.you was gonna be ok.we gonna make it, And that when I couldn't sleep at night,I felt alone , All I had was my friend to keep me company but I wanted you home instead.. what I can say I remember when you mom sent the church van to come get us so we can spend time with her n she cook for use.but she believe and separate rooms. unless we are married n I respect that . But u just didn't care at all you was like ok!! No matter where u was n Atlanta work at the restaurant (Park Tavern) i came to see u on yo brake.I drive 45min to spend time with you..But I'm here to tell you I love you our daughter is n heaven with you .you was there Thur our miscarriage n she love u n miss you .for ever n allways Mrs WARD FOR LIFE .. IM ALWAYS HAVE YO HEART AND LOVE U TILL THE AFTERLIFE. QUE&Mariah&Jeffery!!
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I am going to miss you 😚 Jeffery Ward, I promise to teach your first child everything about you. Get your rest baby
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Jeffery we are going to miss you so much. I never looked at live without you. We are going to do our best to make sure Stephon is taken care of. Rest on nephew❤️
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Condolences from the Class of 2010
- Lakiyah Brinkley
Sweet Jeffery you always knew how to put a smile on my face! You were one of a kind. Get your rest classmate.
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Rest in Peace Jeffery. You will truly be missed by many. Forever loved. Love you, Grandma
- Taleida Darice Smith
I am going to miss you so much. You had my back and I had yours. I love you and I know we will see each other again soon.
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Jeffrey you was a good friend. To Stephon and family my deepest condolences.
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Stephen and family,I am so very sorry for your loss.Sending comforting condolences to all.May God give you His peace as you face this now and in the coming days.Love you,Faye Nation
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