COURTLAND — Thomas Herbert Ward, 43, passed away on July 11, 2017.

Thomas was born in Franklin, was a graduate of Southampton Academy and had attended Chowan University.

He was predeceased by his father, Thomas Hubert Hooper Sr., and his stepfather, Jim Ward.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Shelia Ellis Ward; a sister, Michelle Fausett (Jonathan) of Alaska; one niece, Cynthia Jewel Dowler; six aunts, Carolyn Counts and Suzane Hooper, both of Waynesville, North Carolina; Brenda Bradshaw and Mary L. Duke, both of Franklin; Judith W. Wells of Hopewell; and Shelby Ward of Courtland.

The memorial service will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, in Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, with Pastor Matt Kidd officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Courtland Volunteer Fire Department or Courtland Volunteer Rescue Squad.

www.wrightfuneralhome.org.