Jonathan "Chad" Ward

Jonathan "Chad" Ward, 57, of Hickory, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his home. Born February 5, 1968, he was the son of the late James Carroll Ward and Sara Burns Causey.

Chad was a loving father, dedicated husband, and loyal friend. A man of simple joys, he found great happiness in the things that brought him closer to nature and those he loved. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Dodgers, always cheering passionately for his teams, whether from the comfort of his living room or among friends. When he wasn’t cheering on his teams, you could often find him camping, fishing, or spending time on the lake, where he found peace and happiness in the great outdoors. His love for marksmanship, knives, and the thrill of a good adventure were also trademarks of his life.

He is survived by his wife, Deven Ward; his daughter, Logan Ward of Hickory; his son, Mitchell Ward of Hickory; his stepdaughters, Jessica Deal and Brandi Mutz of Hickory; his grandchildren, Uriah, Sutter, Mazarin, and Vesper Whittington of Hickory; his uncle, Cameron Burns, wife Joanna Burns of Greer, SC; and his cousins, Carla Cooper Gibson of Hickory, Camille Burns Bramhall and Casey Thompson of Greer, SC.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mary and Delmar Burns; his aunts, Revonda Burns Cooper and Janice Lucido; and his cousin, Devon Cooper.

In his honor, an intimate memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 5725 Kyle Lane, Granite Falls, NC, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM where we will celebrate his life, share stories, and remember the man who made our lives richer with his presence.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Ward family has entrusted arrangements to Caring Cremations Life Celebrations and Funerals at 828-855-3350.