Zander Benjamin Ward, 18, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 25, 2021 in Front Royal.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 5 at 2:30 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Dr. R. Mark Jordan officiating. Interment will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Zander was born April 18, 2003 in Winchester, Virginia, son of Dennis C. Ward, Jr. and Sara E. Long Ward of Front Royal. He was a 2021 graduate of Warren County High School worked for C&C Frozen Treats in Front Royal, and most recently was working for Papa John’s in Front Royal. He will be long remembered for his kind heart and beautiful smile. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends.
Surviving with his parents are maternal grandparents, William and Betty Long of Front Royal; paternal grandparents, Jim and Carol Mitchell of Stephens City and Dennis and Jean Ward of Delaware; four brothers, Sky Long, Tristan Ward, Aidan Ward and Sebastian Ward all of Front Royal; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Dennis C. Ward, Jr., Sky Long, Tristan Ward, Aidan Ward, Sebastian Ward and Evan Martin.
Honorary pallbearers will be Thomas Silvius, Adrian Salmons and Arden Doyle.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Zander’s memory to For the Cats Sake, P.O. Box 471, Flint Hill, Virginia 22627.
My heart aches for his parents and family members. My granddaughter Eva is a special friend to Sebastian, I can’t imagine what you all are going through. God has his own plans for all of us, but accepting the loss of such a sweet young man is difficult to understand. Prayers to all of you, please keep the faith. My deepest sympathies, Ruth Thornberg
Ed and I are praying daily for God to comfort you in His Loving Arms.
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one: son, brother and friend. I pray God brings healing to you and comforts your hearts. ♥️
So very sorry for your loss 🙏🙏🙏 Fly High Zander🙏🙏🙏
Dearest Zander, may the Merciful Lord of us all grant you His deepest Peace and Love. Through your loss, He has asked your family to share the suffering and anguish of His Crucifixion, which has redeemed us from Sin. In their suffering and unimaginable anguish, may Our Lord grant all your family members, especially your Mother, Father, brothers, and grandparents Courage, Strength and Love sufficient to endure this trial and may He ultimately reveal Himself to them in all His Beauty and Goodness. Rest in Peace dear child of God.
Dennis, Sarah and family, our hearts have been heavy since we heard of your sweet boys disappearance and now his passing. May God hold and comfort you all in this heart wrenching time. There are no words that can help but just know that we are praying for you and are only a phone call away if you need anything. With our deepest condolences,
Tracie and Bobby Clark
So sorry for your loss. We know how you feel our son Robbie went home to be with the Lord on August 11,2003 he was 17. The Lord has given us strength to make it through our loss. We still miss him .
My heart goes out to the family, friends, and all that that this young man touched, on his brief stay. As a parent of a child taken from this world, I can and do understand everything everyone is going through. May this bring piece to Zander’s soul. God bless you all.