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Rufus Montgomery Ward

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Birth	:	19 Mar 1908 Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	17 May 1988 Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Episcopal Church of the Advent, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.9496650, -81.9243700
Plot	:	Section 6 Cloisters
Description	:	From a tribute of the South Carolina Bar called: “Memory Hold the Door” on the website of the Law School of the University of South Carolina: Rufus M. Ward, the son of Bessie Montgomery Ward and Rufus Nathan Ward, was born March 19, 1908. Following graduation from the University of Georgia, he received his law degree from Furman University in 1930. In 1937, following legal work with Duke Power Company, he began the practice of law in Spartanburg, interrupted when he entered the Army. His military service included duty with the Military Governor of Hawaii. Following his military discharge and practice with two... Read More	From a tribute of the South Carolina Bar called: “Memory Hold the Door” on the website of the Law School of the University of South Carolina: Rufus M. Ward, the son of Bessie Montgomery Ward and Rufus Nathan Ward, was born March 19, 1908. Following graduation from the University of Georgia, he received his law degree from Furman University in 1930. In 1937, following legal work with Duke Power Company, he began the practice of law in Spartanburg, interrupted when he entered the Army. His military service included duty with the Military Governor of Hawaii. Following his military discharge and practice with two older firms, Rufus organized The Ward Law Firm specializing in defense work. He quickly earned a reputation as a talented trial lawyer. Business and civic groups, including National Bank of Commerce, Piedmont Federal Savings and Loan Association, Spartanburg Children’s Court and Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium Commission, benefited from his service as Director. As President of Spartanburg Bar Association, as member of South Carolina Bar Examining Board, as life member of American Law Institute and as permanent member of the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference, he exhibited highest ethical standards. His distinguished career came to a close on May 17, 1988. (contributed by F A G contributor D. S. Johnson)

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Rufus Montgomery Ward's memorial is located at: Episcopal Church of the Advent, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, USA.
When did Rufus Montgomery Ward death?
Rufus Montgomery Ward death on 17 May 1988 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Rufus Montgomery Ward's memorial?
Latitude: 34.9496650
Longitude: -81.9243700

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Sara Burgwin Parker Ward

(1911 - 2008)

Siblings

Mary Virginia Ward Edwards

(1911 - 2012)

Sara Elisabeth “Lib” Ward McAfee

(1913 - 1999)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Episcopal Church of the Advent
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9496650, -81.9243700

2. Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Columbarium
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9512450, -81.9251530

3. First Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9510800, -81.9230750

4. Mount Moriah Baptist Church
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9408300, -81.9270810

5. Trinity United Methodist Church Columbarium
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9516400, -81.9128250

6. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Columbarium
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9452710, -81.9129650

7. Magnolia Cemetery
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9542007, -81.9377975

8. West Oakwood Cemetery
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9597650, -81.9166620

9. Old City Cemetery
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9386900, -81.9185300

10. Cemetery Hill
Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9378014, -81.9186020

11. Patterson Cemetery
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9401660, -81.9137210

12. Oakwood Cemetery
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9603004, -81.9152985

13. John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9580880, -81.9451590

14. Ebenezer Baptist Church
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9467740, -81.9488530

15. New Hidden Hill Baptist Church
Arkwright, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9290620, -81.9332350

16. Seay Cemetery
Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9314003, -81.9421997

17. Poole Cemetery
Drayton, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9760770, -81.9108820

18. Arkwright Cemetery
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9195510, -81.9280370

19. Cleveland Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9846090, -81.9167400

20. Collins Cemetery
Arkwright, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9158750, -81.9398220

21. Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9665108, -81.8842468

22. Whitney Cemetery
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9863890, -81.9346270

23. Foster's Tavern Cemetery
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9218770, -81.8866360

24. Saxon Cemetery
Saxon, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9598370, -81.9754410