Clawson Lewis Ward, age 78, of Longwood, NC passed away on Saturday the 29th of February 2020 at his home and surrounded by his family.

Clawson was born in Columbus County, NC on March 2, 1941 to the late Luther L. and Eloise Prince Ward. He was a lifelong member of Friendship Baptist Church, Ash, NC where he was a Deacon, Sunday school teacher, and was church superintendent for 14 years. Clawson was a US Air Force veteran and was a past member of the Shallotte Masonic Lodge.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Eddison Lewis Ward.

Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Mary Best Ward; three daughters, Amy W. Simmons and husband DeWayne of Ash, Julie Faulk of Longwood, Susan Ward of Longwood; a sister, Kathy W. Formyduval and husband Shelton of Ash; grandchildren, Benjamin "Ben" Simmons, Justin Simmons, Matthew Faulk and many special extended family and friends, including Mike and Lori Hughes.

Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in the Ward Family Cemetery, Longwood, NC with military honors.

The family requests that memorials be made to the Lower Cape Fear Lifecare, "Brunswick House" at 955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia, NC 28422.

Online condolences may be offered at www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com

Michael J Fulwood Funeral Service Licensee, 910-471-5441