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Phillip Jonathan Ward

Greenville, NC

August 8, 1996 - October 29, 2023

Aug 8, 1996 - Oct 29, 2023

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Linda Ward

So a continuation of the story with Frankie's Mom Annie. She told me of an incident w Phil at her takeout. We didn't leave any money with Phil that day. Not sure where the other kids were but it was just Phil n Frankie next door. Annie asked Phil what he wanted to eat and he said oh nothing because he didn't have money. Of course Annie wasn't going to charge him. Upon her repeated insistence, she told me our humble son said he would just have some white rice w gravy on it please. Not something of substance with the selections she had. It brought tears to my eyes because this was what my Father would offer back in the days as a manager of a takeout in NYCs west village. To the many homeless people that came in. My son was a simple man , even as a boy to not ever think he was entitled to have anything just because someone offered it. He stayed humble and selfless and very appreciative of anything that people gave him. Of course Annie took care of him then and now by visiting Phil w her son Frankie....and served him somethingbmire substantial. Thank you Annie.

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Frankie with his Mom Annie from Golden Wok next door today 12.20.23 back for winter break from Duke. He is now a premed student Sophomore year. Back in the summer of 2011, just as Phil was turning 15 and Frankie was 7, he was the new friend for my 3 Wardie kids in this new town, home to our new business. Many a times, while construction was going on with Dad, Mom would find ways to entertain the kids...plus one! Chuck E Cheese, fast food, museums, library etc. One day, kids were just hanging out at the store playing w whatnot. Philly had his prized possession,  his Pokémon card collection. Guess what Frankie wanted? Phil's Pokemon card collection. Without hesitation,  our Phil gifted it to Frankie. His heart was so generous even at that age 14 turning 15. I asked Frankie just now if he remembered that and he said he certainly did. Our kid was just the kindest, most gentle human being. This future doctor remembers that gesture and he is forever grateful of Phil's friendship. Gone but never forgotten.💙🙏💙

Frankie with his Mom Annie from Golden Wok next door today 12.20.23 back for winter break from Duke. He is... Read more Frankie with his Mom Annie from Golden Wok next door today 12.20.23 back for winter break from Duke. He is now a premed student... Read more Frankie with his Mom Annie from Golden Wok next door... Read more

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Oh here we are on Miss Patty again, this time August 2021 when Philly turned 25 yrs old and Stephen 23 yrs old. As mentioned before, they would start to want to get their own cakes..growing up individually but still would do our annual summer boating trip to ring in their annual birthdays 🎂 🥳 Lake Gaston in Miss Patty with the family is the place to be. Phil moved back home as I recalled from Delaware and he was working from home with Blackrock Financial Management. He took some trips that summer before he moved to Miami, Florida early the next year 2022.  He met some new friends, went on health, self help retreats abroad and in California to rediscover himself and to buckle down what he wanted to do for himself. Trying out Miami and a new company was where he was at.  Once there, he never stopped coming home on flights to be with his family because distance will never keep him from important family gatherings, especially for his Mama and Dad.  Our boy knew where to hang his hat and we were always excited to have him home.  Btw.. Stephen at this point was exploring a new hairdo. The Jesus look which he and others would love bc of his thick curls but being I liked clean shaven, I had a hard time but it's not my call right?? It's a phase lady, just a phase.

Oh here we are on Miss Patty again, this time August 2021 when Philly turned 25 yrs old and Stephen 23 yrs... Read more Oh here we are on Miss Patty again, this time August 2021 when Philly turned 25 yrs old and Stephen 23 yrs old. As mentioned before,... Read more Oh here we are on Miss Patty again, this time August... Read more

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We always try to get the boys together at home from wherever they may be to do a birthday boating celebration at Lake Gaston. I would pack food and drinks and a cake so we can feast on the boat. This is August 2017 when Phil turned 21 on 8/8 and Stephen turned 19 on 8/7. They never minded always celebrating together until later yrs when we did their own dated. They are as close as 2 brothers can get with 2 very different personalities.  Phil an extrovert, exploring different things, travelling to many places, trying different careers till he finds the right one. Stephen the introvert who focused on one main thing at the time...motocross racing.  He's been at it since 2 yrs old and had excelled each yr but not without some war scars which toughened him up.  Club MX had been his training home in SC few yrs back and met many friends there. Our 2 boys made us proud in their own ways. Loved these memories as they can share birthdays 2 yrs and 1 day apart on our Miss Patty pontoon boat.  Good times as a family :)

We always try to get the boys together at home from wherever they may be to do a birthday boating celebration... Read more We always try to get the boys together at home from wherever they may be to do a birthday boating celebration at Lake Gaston. ... Read more We always try to get the boys together at home from... Read more

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I love this story. Thank you for sharing. Both boys are so precious. I love them both. 💕 my heart is broken... Read more I love this story. Thank you for sharing. Both boys are so precious. I love them both. 💕 my heart is broken forever. I love this story. Thank you for sharing. Both boys... Read more

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This is within one month of opening our frozen yogurt shop at the time. November 2011. We opened Oct 29, 2011. Eerily 12 yrs to the day our Phil passed away. Here he us happily working the registers at 15 yrs old with 12 yrs old Bridget behind him. Phil was crucial in setting up our store in the summer of 2011. He had the title of "inventory manager" at 14yrs old. Very responsible in getting Dad the intel of what is needed in the froyo industry. Back in NJ, he worked at Yo Mon frozen yogurt store and took notes.  I don't believe they minded since obviously our NC store did not conflict with their NJ store to step on their toes.  Maturity, diligence, great work ethics and being a part of our Mom and Pop store came naturally.  We are still on our feet in our 13th year now despite the bout with Covid shutting us down for 3 full months n limiting foot traffic. Since Phil passed on 10/29 and since his service on 11/11, he has been sendingbus business and keeping us busy so not to think about our loss, his departure. He will always be our Angel, guiding light and keep a watch over us as he will watch any and all friends and family who loves him and misses his physical presence.  His light will always shine on us and please always keep him in your prayers and never let his light dim. Keep sharing stories,  I would love to read them as I hope you all wouldn't mind reading mine coming from his Mama.

This is within one month of opening our frozen yogurt shop at the time. November 2011. We opened Oct 29, ... Read more This is within one month of opening our frozen yogurt shop at the time. November 2011. We opened Oct 29, 2011. Eerily 12 yrs to... Read more This is within one month of opening our frozen yogurt... Read more

Judi Cheng

2023

Thinking of Phillip, who would have planned trips during the holidays for sure.

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Little Lucas, my 7 yr old very mature grandson LOVES his Uncle Phil. He has been very sentimental and teary... Read more Little Lucas, my 7 yr old very mature grandson LOVES his Uncle Phil. He has been very sentimental and teary since this tragedy... Read more Little Lucas, my 7 yr old very mature grandson LOVES... Read more

Judi Cheng

This is so heartwarming. Lucas is also a big fan of the moon and stars, like his maternal great grandfather,... Read more This is so heartwarming. Lucas is also a big fan of the moon and stars, like his maternal great grandfather, Dad, who admired ... Read more This is so heartwarming. Lucas is also a big fan of... Read more

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For 36 years, whenever I took the kids to get their portraits done officially at JCPenneys or on vacation... Read more For 36 years, whenever I took the kids to get their portraits done officially at JCPenneys or on vacation or just casually at ... Read more For 36 years, whenever I took the kids to get their... Read more

Judi Cheng

There will always be six! Phil will always be included in spirit. Your kids are all so good. There will always be six! Phil will always be included in spirit. Your kids are all so good. There will always be six! Phil will always be included... Read more

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The cousin crew....Harrison, Olivia, Sydney, Bridget, Brandon, Phil, Taryn, Gregory, Jenna, Mia , Jane, ... Read more The cousin crew....Harrison, Olivia, Sydney, Bridget, Brandon, Phil, Taryn, Gregory, Jenna, Mia , Jane, Hannah, Dylan and Stephen.... Read more The cousin crew....Harrison, Olivia, Sydney, Bridget,... Read more

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We didn't forget Phil at Thanksgiving. He always loved big holidays and want to be a part of big fun family... Read more We didn't forget Phil at Thanksgiving. He always loved big holidays and want to be a part of big fun family gatherings. That we... Read more We didn't forget Phil at Thanksgiving. He always loved... Read more

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Our son Phil loves the sunsets just like his Mama. One of our favorite places at Lake Gaston where we can... Read more Our son Phil loves the sunsets just like his Mama. One of our favorite places at Lake Gaston where we can unwind riding our pontoon... Read more Our son Phil loves the sunsets just like his Mama. ... Read more

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This is a pix of the field in the back of our farm by the house. Its so serene and Heavenly, kind of how ... Read more This is a pix of the field in the back of our farm by the house. Its so serene and Heavenly, kind of how I picture the ambiance... Read more This is a pix of the field in the back of our farm ... Read more

Judi Cheng

What beautiful colors and clouds. I’ll never see fall foliage the same way again. We will always remember... Read more What beautiful colors and clouds. I’ll never see fall foliage the same way again. We will always remember Phil. What beautiful colors and clouds. I’ll never see fall... Read more

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Phil loves the beach , to frolick in and again , to enjoy the sunsets. So fitting to have this image of him... Read more Phil loves the beach , to frolick in and again , to enjoy the sunsets. So fitting to have this image of him doing so on his sendoff... Read more Phil loves the beach , to frolick in and again , to... Read more

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This is a picture of Phil back in July 2019 with my Father on his 90th birthday. He was laid to rest 11.12.2020... Read more This is a picture of Phil back in July 2019 with my Father on his 90th birthday. He was laid to rest 11.12.2020 and Phil was laid... Read more This is a picture of Phil back in July 2019 with my... Read more

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Phil was bigger than the whole sky. And so was Dad. 😭 This is so tragic. Sis, sending you, John and the kids... Read more Phil was bigger than the whole sky. And so was Dad. 😭 This is so tragic. Sis, sending you, John and the kids love and comfort.... Read more Phil was bigger than the whole sky. And so was Dad.... Read more

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In Asian Chinese culture, when one departs, we offer them good things to send them off to their afterlife... Read more In Asian Chinese culture, when one departs, we offer them good things to send them off to their afterlife . Gold money nuggets,... Read more In Asian Chinese culture, when one departs, we offer... Read more

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Always the ray of sunshine, most colorful person, my daughters Sydney and Bridget decided to go with this... Read more Always the ray of sunshine, most colorful person, my daughters Sydney and Bridget decided to go with this design for his Celebration... Read more Always the ray of sunshine, most colorful person, my... Read more

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What a beautiful banner! I love this design for your wall at the shop. What a beautiful banner! I love this design for your wall at the shop. What a beautiful banner! I love this design for your... Read more

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Flowers and Gifts on Sunset has done a beautiful job to install this silk garland around his picture that... Read more Flowers and Gifts on Sunset has done a beautiful job to install this silk garland around his picture that truly reflects who Phil... Read more Flowers and Gifts on Sunset has done a beautiful job... Read more

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🌅Phil and our sunsets again. He is my child and some say my Mini Me😇🤱🩷💙 🌅Phil and our sunsets again. He is my child and some say my Mini Me😇🤱🩷💙 🌅Phil and our sunsets again. He is my child and some... Read more

Judi Cheng

What a beautiful photo, sis. What a beautiful photo, sis. What a beautiful photo, sis.

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Since the services, I’ve been listening to Taylor Swift. 😭 what beautiful song lyrics— Phil was a real romantic and must have felt his emotions very deeply. I can see why he was a Swifty. A person so young should never have been taken from us. Linda, John, and Philip’s siblings, sending you warm and long hugs from up north. May you have comfort for your pain.

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Kaitlyn Baxley

New York, NY, USA

Eating NY bagels, so I could try them for the first time during our NY trip

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I love this photo. Phil was a happy eater. I love this photo. Phil was a happy eater. I love this photo. Phil was a happy eater.

Kaitlyn Baxley

NYC, NY, USA

My first trip to NYC, Phil worked out of the NY BlackRock office this Friday so we could spend the long weekend in the city. He showed me Chinatown, his favorite candy store, his favorite restaurant where he had been many times with his family, took me to Time Square, showed me the Statue of Liberty, and so much more packed into little the trip.

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Two days after the services, which you, Bridget, Taryn, and the siblings, so painstakingly and carefully put together, with such great care and love, I’m back to the streets of New York City, where Phil came out, I’m back to work. Wishing I could drop everything and travel like Phillip did. Regretting I had not called him more, to check in, wishing I didn’t squander precious time, but grateful for Linda and John, who gave Phil all their love, loved him unconditionally, and who made sure he had everything he needed to take flight into the adult world without fear or inhibitions. My heart is breaking, as much for his parents as for my nephew, Phil, whose hugs we will miss deeply. This is so horribly cruel, so wrong in too many ways. Waking up every day feels like a bad dream. Our hearts break for Linda and John, who also have to work, and try to put on a smile for unknowing customers at Jersey John’s Deli. This tragedy is hitting all of us hard. But most of all for Phillip’s parents: may you find comfort and relief from tremendous pain through music 🎶 which Phil loved so much. May music and memories envelop you with softness and healing, one day at a time.

Linda and John, your community is here for you. Please reach out for friendship and support. We love you deeply.

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Sending healing prayers and comfort during this tough time. ♥️

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I am deeply saddened by the news of Phillip’s passing. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Praying for strength and comfort in the days to come.

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