Benny Ward, Sr.

Benny Lee Ward, Sr., 77, of Asheboro, died Saturday, March 21, 2026 at his home.

Born in March 12, 1949, in Surry County, NC, Benny was the son of the late Lee Holiday and Ida Mae Whitaker Ward. He loved watching westerns on TV, working on old cars, and riding motorcycles. Benny also enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach. Benny was a avid gardener.

In addition to his parents, Benny was preceded in death by his grandson, Daquan Brannick.

Survivors: are his daughters, Qiana Wade-McCullum, Latisha Brannick, Margaret Ann Brannick, Allatrice Wade; sons, Jerron Jordan, Octavius Boon, Benny Ward, Jr., Robert Wade, John Wilson; one brother; one sister; special niece, Barbara Faulkner; an a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren., .

The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Ridge Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.