John Barr Ward III, 33

GEORGETOWN - John Barr Ward III, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2009, in an untimely death due to an automobile accident involving another car. He was 33. John was born in Chester, Pa. He attended schools in Coatesville, Pa., and Del-Tech in Georgetown. John worked for Nelson Heating and Air Conditioning in Harbeson, and was previously employed at Leers in Newark, Chrysler in Newark, and Casella's in Longneck. John was a loving husband and father. He was also a great Philadelphia sports fan. John was the beloved husband of the late Joy Ward (nee Longo); father of Hailey Ward and the late Sarah Ward; beloved son of Chip and Gail Ward, and Toni Crist; grandson of the late Marion and Raymond Crist, and Clara Ward and the late John Barr Ward Sr.; and beloved brother of Michael Ward, Bruce Vesey, and Christine Ward. A Funeral Service will be 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at the Lewes Church of Christ, 15183 Coastal Highway (Route 1), Milton. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the church. Interment will follow at the Henlopen Memorial Park, Milton. Donations may be made to the surviving child, Hailey Marie Ward Fund, c/o Wilmington Trust Bank, 31860 Long Neck Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966. Arrangements made by Bateman Funeral Home, Brookhaven, PA 19015. Condolences can be sent via www.batemanfuneralhome.com.