Walter Lee Ward was born on July 31, 1940, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the eldest child of seven children born to Fannie Mae Timberlake Ward and Wilbur Ward. Walter was preceded in death by his two brothers William and Bennie and his sister, Wilma Jean. Walter was the first black food manager for UnitedContinue Reading
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Walter Lee Ward was born on July 31, 1940, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the eldest child of seven children born to Fannie Mae Timberlake Ward and Wilbur Ward.
Walter was preceded in death by his two brothers William and Bennie and his sister, Wilma Jean.
Walter was the first black food manager for United Airlines in Hawaii. He and his partner, James, owned a restaurant in Hawaii, Chicago, Illinois, and Los Angeles, CA. Walter and James were faithful members of CAB in Cincinnati, Ohio, at University of Cincinnati Hospital, and Los Angeles, CA. They were also dedicated members of Namaans Retreat at CCHB in Cincinnati.
Walter is survived by his partner of 55 years, James Edward Smith; their four sons Gadget and Dan of California, Daniyan and Steven (Nishia) of Cincinnati; 18 grandchildren; many in-laws (too numerous to mention); brothers Wesley (Beverly), Irvin (Mary) and Larry (Sharon); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many friends.
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