January 11, 1948 – August 9, 2025
Corby P. Ward Jr., 77 years, was born January 11, 1948 to the late Corby Ward and Leona
Williams Ward.
Corby is preceded in death by his parents, a brother Carl, and a sister Gloria Jean.
He was raised in the Sidney Community and attended Williams Township School.
Corby served in the United States Marine Corps August 1966 — March 1968. 
Corby is survived by his sister, Shirley Ward Cribb and brother in law, Jerry Cribb.
Per the staff at Open Arms Retirement Center, after doctor visits Corby would ask for two hot dogs,
two hamburgers, and vanilla milkshake. He loved cheese and milk and would come to the kitchen and
ask for them.
Graveside service will be held Tuesday September 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in Columbus Memorial Park located at
1227 S. Madison Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
In lieu of flowers; Memorials may be made to the Veterans Memorial Park of America
PO Box 2046 Whiteville, NC 28472
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