William Henry Ward, Jr., Age 97, of Gloucester City, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026 at home in the loving care of his children. Born on July 8, 1928, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bill was the son of the late William H. Ward, Sr. and Amanda (Bivians) Ward.
Raised in South Philadelphia, he answered the call to serve his country. Bill proudly served in the United States Navy. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal. Bill and his late wife, Margie raised their children in Westville where he was a longtime resident. Following his military service, Bill worked for many years for Fox Transport in Philadelphia.
Bill loved his Philly sports team and also going to Rams and American Legion baseball games with his son, Bill. He was also a longtime member of the Cherokee Club of South Philadelphia with his best friend, Sonny. Family was everything to Bill and he enjoyed spending family vacations in Wildwood.
Bill was the beloved husband of the late Margaret “Margie” (née Hatty) Ward, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. He was predeceased by his son, Joe Ward; sisters, Elizabeth, Cass and Franny.
Bill is survived by his cherished children, Bill Ward, Marge (Ken) Sherrer and Betsy Ward, his beloved grandchildren, Christina, Katie Mae (Danny), Jaclyn (Dave), and Gary; and five great-grand-children, Zachary, Chase, Beau, Grace, and Carson. Dear brother of Peg Busch and his # 1 brother-in-law, Jim “Sarge” (Barb) Hatty, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will miss him dearly.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday morning February 28th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the McCann-Healey Funeral Home, 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Prayer Service and Family Eulogies will follow at 11:30 am. Interment with U.S Navy Funeral Honors at New Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.
Family requests memorial donations in lieu of flowers to Samaritan Hospice Gift Processing Center: P.O. Box 71425, Philadelphia, PA 19176 – 1425 or online www.samaritannj.org Please write in memo: William Henry Ward, Jr.
Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of William Henry Ward, Jr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquires through: McCann – Healey Funeral Home: Gloucester City Ph: 856 – 456 – 1142
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