Milton Ward, Jr.

Milton Ward, Jr., 79, died July 2. Survivors include his wife Lillian, four children: Penny, Andrea, Steven, and Jeremy; one step-daughter; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., July 5, at the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn with burial in Thompson Cemetery. www.essexfuneralhome.com.