Claude “ Anthony” Ward was born to the late Claude and Jessie Bell Ward Cleveland on July 30, 1969 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Anthony attended and graduated from Grady High School in Atlanta, Georgia in 1987. Anthony would attend New Hope Baptist Church and River of Life in Cataula, Georgia.
Anthony became employed with Community Action as Facilities Manager for over 20 years. He was later employed with LaGrange Landscaping for several years and Coastal Community Action as the Facilities Manager. Anthony returned back home to work at Milliken and remained there until his health failed.
He enjoyed working in the yard, traveling with his family, spending time with his grandchildren, fishing and camping, taking the kids swimming. He was a historian and loved sports. Anthony was an all round person and love his family.
On Sunday, March 12, 2023 Claude Anthony Ward transitioned from labor to rest.
Anthony is preceeded in death by his mother-in-law: Bernice Ellison, a son: Micah’ Ellison, a brother: Donald Ward, two sisters-in-law: Gloria Holloway, and Katie Ward, a special friend: Eddie Jenkins and Ruby Diane Ward.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife: Beverly Ward, children: Janette, Mariah, Meatalyah” Mia’, and RaeShawn. Grandchildren: Micah Jr., Manisja, Kenneth, Mahyzne, Micahia, Grabielle, Masiah, Kadarin, Mikkai, Micarius and Makinsley. Siblings: James Ward, Harriet Hamilton, Gail Ward, Lovett (Roger), Ronald Ward, Rachel Ward (Benjamin)Henrietta (Bernard), Betty Ward-Smith (Ronald) Linder Dunn(Mario) Phyllis Ellison Ward, Terence Ellison and John Leonard, Frank Ward, Clarence Ward (Liz), Walter Ward (Diane), Ronald “Teddy” Harris. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Extended families: Milliken Crew Team- Pine Mountain, Georgia. Coastal Community Action, New Port, North Carolina. LaGrange Landscape Company of LaGrange, Georgia. Community Action for Improvement INC. of LaGrange, Georgia.
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