Matthew Patrick Ward Obituary

We bid farewell to Matthew Patrick Ward of Hickory, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 9, 2025 at the age of 52. Matthew Patrick touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Joseph Ward and Rita Lane Crusan Ward. He is survived by: his wife Suzanne Kotlarz; his son James Ward (Jackie) of Oklahoma City, OK; his stepdaughters, Casey Carson of Syracuse, NY and Kristina Edwards (Donnie) of Bowling Green, KY.; his siblings, Gregory Ward of Chandler, AZ. and Lenore Alnutt of Hickory; and his nieces and nephews, Sean Alnutt, Sean Delwiche, Victoria Alnutt, Emelya Ward and Jessica Ward.

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