Jeffrey Ermen Ward

May 2, 1960 - January 14, 2021

Funeral services for Jeffrey Ermen Ward 60, will be held on Sunday January 17, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Faith Independent Church 4340 Hwy 88 Maury City TN with Dr. Chris Ward, Bro. Bobby King and Bro Archie Larry officiating. Burial will follow in the Crockett Mills Christian Cemetery. Mr. Ward died on Thursday January 14, 2021 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Memphis, TN son of the late J. H. Ward and Ruby Buton Riley Ward of Nankipoo, TN who survives. Mr. Ward had lived the past twenty six years in Crockett County and formerly in Lauderdale County. He was the Quality Control Manager at Advantage Manufacturing Company in Friendship, TN and was a member of the Faith Independent Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife Brenda King Ward, Crockett Mills, TN, son, Kevin Ward (Melissa) Fayetteville, NC, daughters, Melissa Prescott(Billy), Alamo, TN, Mendy Allen(Les) Maury City, TN, Melody Roberts, Gates, TN, brothers, Chris Ward(Chrisie),Livingston, TN, Brandon Ward(Tammy), Nankipoo, TN, Patrick Ward,(Pam),Dyersburg, TN, Paul Ward(Leigh Ann) Halls, TN, grandchildren, Alyssa, Brooke, Gayle, Kaylee, Gabriel, Ashton, Lucas, Madison, Carson and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny and Alan Ward. Pallbearers for the service will be Brandon Ward, Kevin Ward, Paul Ward, Patrick Ward, Billy King and Bobby King. Honorary pallbearers will be W.D. King and Tony Ghodadra. Visitation will be at the Faith Independent Church on Saturday from 5 until 9 P. M. and again on Sunday from noon until funeral time. Due to Covid-19 masks will be required for the visitation and funeral service and social distancing is requested. Friendship Funeral Home 731-677-2673.