On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, Deacon Nathaniel Ward departed this life at Mary Washington Hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother, Etta Ward; sisters, Elizabeth, Verna, Mary, and Ruth; brothers, William and Albert.

He was a dedicated employee of R&R Antiques for many years, where he developed a special bond with Laura, Judy, Michael, and Rhonda. Early in life he joined People's Union Baptist Church where he sang in the Men's Choir and was ordained as a Deacon in February 1988, where he faithfully served the Lord. He also was appointed Chairman of the Deacon Board in the late 1990's.

He leaves a loving legacy to his wife, Lillian "Delois" Ward; his children, Victoria (DeOntra), Denise (Ted), Debra, and Christopher (Jacqueline); grandchildren, Yashika, Quinetta, Devon, Briana, Deondre, Christina, Sydney, Xavier, Camern, and Makayla; his great-grandchildren, Tra, Ariona, Trinity, Taraji, Marea, Avan, Jailani, and Bennett; siblings, Deacon Percil (Ann), William (Dornita), Deacon Lomax (Mattie), Lillian, Mary, and Helen (Galen); his brother-in-law David (Jacqueline); sister-in-law, Dorothy. He continues to live on through a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A viewing will be held at Peoples Union Baptist Church, 7357 Comorn Road, King George, VA 22485, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. The interment will follow at Peoples Union Baptist Church Cemetery.