LANEXA — Kerman Earl Ward, 77, went to his heavenly home Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. He was born Aug. 4, 1943, in Bertie County, North Carolina, to the late Inez and Nathan Ward. Kerman was also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Ward.
Kerman served in the U.S. Army and then went to work for the New Kent County Sheriff’s Department for over 20 years, where he retired as Sergeant Ward. Kerman had a passion for music, which led to the creation of the “Work-N-Progress” band. When he wasn’t playing music, he enjoyed camping and riding Harleys alongside his wife.
Kerman is survived by his wife of 21 years, Debra Ward; two daughters, Holly and Kerri Ward; brother, Henry Ward (Joyce); three stepchildren, Benjamin T. Ward Sr. (Tina), Brandi Wade (Chuck) and Brock Ward Sr. (Whitney); and 10 grandchildren, Travis and Connor Laisure, Ryan Hockaday (Sydnee), Brooke Ward, Benjamin Ward Jr., Raegan, Court and Ella Wade and B.A. and Kennedy Ward.
In Kerman’s 77 years of life, he made a few things known for sure — he loved God, his family and his country. If you knew him, you knew you had a friend for life.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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