Paul M. Ward

Paul M. Ward of Oxford, passed away August 28, 2016, at the age of 88. Born to the late Rev. Samuel I. and Martha (Smith) Ward in Carlton, KS, Mr. Ward was converted and became a Christian in revival services in 1943. After graduating from John Brown Academy in Siloam Springs, AK, in 1945, and Sterling College in Sterling, KS, in 1949, he was inducted into the Army in 1950, and proudly served his country in both Japan and Korea. Mr. Ward studied at Faith Theological Seminary in Elkins Park, PA, graduating in 1956, and served in two churches of the Reformed Presbyterian Church (presently the Presbyterian Church of America). He married Mary Elizabeth Leatherman of Toledo, OH, and to this union was born one son, Stephen Paul, who preceded him in death in 2001. Mr. Ward was also a chemist and worked for more than 25 years for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in Kansas City, Boston and Atlanta. Even though he had to give up the ministry due to deafness, he preached in churches whenever the opportunity was presented. He was preceded in death by Mary, his wife of 55 years; son, Stephen; parents; sister, Alice Shoop; half-sister, Hazel Hamus; and brothers, Harold Ward and Samuel Ward.

Survivors include his grandson and his wife, Daniel and Stephanie Ward of Oxford; great-grandson, Ethan Ward; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Amber Ward of Hutchinson, KS; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service for Mr. Ward will be held Wednesday, August 31, 2016, 11 AM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, Covington, with Rev. Tanner Cline officiating and interment following in New Covington Cemetery with Military Honors. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home, two hours prior to the service, from 9:00 - 11:00 AM.

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Visitation

AUG 31. 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014

Funeral Service

AUG 31. 11:00 AM (EDT)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014