Jerry Ray Ward Jr., 54, of Gloucester, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016, at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital.

There are many wonderful aspects of Jerry’s life, and many ways he touched our lives. Jerry was an outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of the Triangle Hunt Club. He taught hunter safety and took much pride in teaching all ages how to be safe in hunting. He was a certified electrician by trade and retired from the Electricians Local Union.

He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend. He lives on in our memories and what we have become because of him.

He is survived by his wife, Marian R. Ward; daughter, Miki West; son, Jason Ward (Yevette); parents, Jerry and Bertha Ward; sister, Tammy A. Ward, and grandson, Caleb Patton.

A memorial service conducted by the Rev. Kevin Smith was held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. Inurnment was private. The family received friends prior to the service on Wednesday, beginning at 1:30 at the funeral home.

Family and friends may share condolences and memories at www.hoggfh.com.