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1934 Lloyd Leon Ward - Obituary



Lloyd Leon Ward, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother 
and uncle, passed away at Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, DE 
at the age of 87 on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

Lloyd was born in 1934 in Binghamton, NY to Benjamin and Myrtle Ward.  
He was a US Army Veteran for 6 years, also worked for DuPont for many 
years, before retiring.  He was an avid fisherman, hunter and loved 
camping.  He loved to sit around the fire and listen to music.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Tuggle Ward; 2 children, Jeff 
and his wife, Jennifer and Michelle; 4 step-children, Melvin, John, 
Mary and Nancy. 

His extended family included many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, 
nieces and nephews.  He was dearly loved, is missed by his family, 
and will be held in our hearts until we meet again.

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 from 11:00 am to 
12:00 pm at Beeson Funeral Home, 2053 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE 19702, 
where a private service will begin at 12:00 pm.  All attending will be 
required to wear a face mask, and practice social distancing to maintain 
compliance with state COVID-19 regulations.  Admittance will be regulated.  

A committal service will follow with full military honors in St. Georges 
Cemetery, 4320 Kirkwood St., Georges Road, Bear, DE 19701.  

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Seasons Hospice 
of Delaware, 220 Continental Drive, Suite 407, Newark, DE 19713.