Albert Wimpy Ward

Albert Wimpy Ward, 91, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018. A Watkinsville native, he was the son of the late Roy Thurman Ward and Eleanor Meaders Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Phyllis Allsopp Ward; brother Roy Ward Jr and sister Elizabeth Malta. A 1950 graduate of the University of Georgia, Albert was recruited by the OSS/CIA where he served and retired as chief cartographer. During his years there he and Phyllis lived abroad, traveled the world, and raised three sons in McLean, Virginia. Albert and Phyllis relocated to his hometown of Watkinsville in 2007. An avid reader and writer, Albert self published numerous books about Oconee County's history, people and houses. Examples of his philanthropy are in Heritage Park where he moved and restored a tenant house for historical preservation, and Watkinsville City Cemetery where he was instrumental in the placement of two commemorative monuments and the purchase of additional cemetery land where unmarked graves were located. His personal, professional and community accomplishments are many. Survivors include his wife, Rose Marie Johnson-Ward; sons Eric (Jasmine) Ward of California, Keith (Yai) Ward of Thailand, Andrew (Deniz) Ward of Athens, and four grandchildren, Thomas Ward, John Ward, Katherine Ward and Allison Ward, Nephew Alan Hill of Cincinnati, and sister-in-law Mimi Brunskill of England. A memorial service celebrating the life of Albert Ward will be held Friday, September 28, 2018 at 3pm at Ashford Memorial Methodist Church, where he was a member. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Ashford Memorial Methodist Church, P.O Box 344, Watkinsville, GA 30677. Lord & Stephens West is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com