Charles "Frankie" Ward, age 79, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born January 28, 1947 in Lumberton, NC to the late Mack Ward and Flora Catherine Currie Ward.

He was a member of the Burnt Island Hunting Club for 50 years and loved to hunt and fish.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Buck Ward.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Penny Ward of the home; son, Gene Ward (Stephanie); daughter, Lori Ward Bass (Jim) of Lumberton; sister, Jonnie Flowers of Lumberton; seven grandchildren, Travis Sherrod, Christian Ward, Dakota Sherod, Frank Sherrod, Tritton Lacy, Treyton Lacy and Troy Lacy; six great grandchildren and many other family members and friends.

At time of visitation will be on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 5:00 – 6:00 PM at East Lumberton Church of God. The memorial service will be held following the visitation at 6:00 PM.

A private burial will take place at a later date.