Donald Clayton Ward

Clarendon, NC

Donald Clayton Ward, age 57, of Clarendon, NC, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 in his home.  Born August 9, 1968 in Edenton, NC, he was the son of the late Berlyn Ward and Margaret Alexander Ward.

He was a member of Clarendon Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.

He is survived by his wife, Wendy Belch Ward of the home; two children, Clay Ward and wife Kaitlynn of Tabor City, NC and Joseph Ward of Clarendon, NC; two sisters, Joan Speer of Gadsden, AL and Betty Phillips of Edenton, NC; three grandchildren, Mallory Ward, Eli Ward and Lilly Ward; in-laws, Lloyd and Kay Belch of Edenton, NC; and many loving nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Ward; and sister, Marie Tynch.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses at Gentiva Hospice.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Clarendon Baptist Church.  Burial will follow at the Myrtle Green Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service in the Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Clarendon Baptist Church, P.O. Box 127, Clarendon, NC 28432.

A service of Inman Ward Funeral Home & Crematory of Tabor City, NC.

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