John Bern Ward II
December 4, 1953 ~ September 2, 2025
John Bern Ward II, age 71, a resident of Philippi, passed away Tuesday September 2, 2025 at his residence. John was born December 4, 1953 in Philippi a son of John B. Ward and Barbara (Haddix) Spotloe. John was united in marriage in 1974 to Sabrina (Norman) Ward.
John enjoyed farming. In earlier years he coached little league baseball and soccer. He would often be seen driving around town checking on daily events, friends and family. John was known by his grandchildren as big dude.
John is survived by his wife Sabrina; children Jamie (Ward) Davis and husband Rob of Martinsburg, Jason Ward and wife Tori of Philippi; grandchildren JT Ward and wife Mikayla, Noah Ward and companion Gabrielle Brewer, Jorjalynn Ward, and Emily Davis; great-granddaughter Miley Jane Ward; brother David Ward and wife Nedra of Volga; step-mother Louise (True) Ward; aunt Betty Daughtery of Philippi; cousins Rick Daugherty and Pat Daugherty both of Philippi.
John was preceded in death by his father John Ward, and mother Barbara Spotloe, step-father Mike Spotloe; sister Vicki Ward.
Family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home and on-site Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Friday September 5, from 5-8 pm on Saturday September 6, from 9- 11 am. Funeral services will be conducted at 11am in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Sam Haught officiating.
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Visitation: Friday, September 5, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wright Funeral Home
220 N Walnut Street
Philippi , WV 26416
(304) 457-2121
Visitation: Saturday, September 6, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Wright Funeral Home
220 N Walnut Street
Philippi , WV 26416
(304) 457-2121
Service: Saturday, September 6, 2025 11:00 am
Wright Funeral Home
220 N Walnut Street
Philippi , WV 26416
(304) 457-2121
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” Rest In Heavenly Peace John ” My Thoughts & Condolences are with Sabrina and family.
Great picture 0f johnny good friend great Jaycee will be missed by many!
Have know you since grade school and from when my family lived on Elk street not far from where you lived, we never talked much over the years but remember what a good guy you were. I remember the Pinto you raced at Eldoro Dragstrip in Fairmont that had a 4 cylinder engine and later changed to a V-8 , don’t know which one was the best one but I think all of us raced there had a good time. You were a hard worker and I know you’ll be missed by many. Rest in peace John, prayers for all your family and friends 🙏🙏
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. My deepest sympathy and prayers to your family at this sad time.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.