Mr. James Harold Ward, age 68, of Summerville, GA died Monday, January 9, 2012 at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Ward was born May 22, 1943 in Summerville, GA, the son of the late Paul M. Ward and Rose Ester Ward. He was retired from Barwick Carpet Mill. Mr. Ward was a member of Beersheba Presbyterian Church. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Ward; and brothers, David Ward and Ralph Ward.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia Tucker Ward, stepsons, Paul Daniel and wife, Gail, Bobby Daniel, Gary Daniel and wife, Wendy; brother, Paul M. Ward, JR, and wife, Shelby; 4 step grandchildren; 9 step great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Denny officiating. Burial will follow in Garrett Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Mike Ward, Justin Ward, Gary Daniel, Paul Daniel, Bobby Daniel, and Joe Daniel. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Ward will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p. m. on Wednesday, January 11