James W. Ward, 89

SEAFORD - James W. Ward, of Seaford, passed away on Feb. 27, 2009, at the Seaford Center. He was 89. Mr. Ward was born in Laurel, a son of the late Wesley and Lena Ward. "Pops" as he is known by his family, is survived by his wife, Kathryn Ward of Seaford; his son, Donald Dykes and the daughter he never had Josie Dykes of Laurel; his grandchildren, Kathy Nichols and Cindy Burrit; and great-grandchildren Lily Burritt, JW Hitch, Brittney Hitch and Diana Hitch. A Funeral Service was held Tuesday, March 2, at the Union United Methodist Church at Laws and Market streets, Bridgeville. Viewing was also held the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West Street, Laurel. The Rev. Dale L. Brown officiated. Interment followed in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel.