Mr. Earl Ward, Sr., 59, of Gastonia, North Carolina was born September 29, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois and departed this life on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at his home.

Arrangements Are As Follows:

PLACE OF FUNERAL: Costner Funeral Home Chapel, 2425 West Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28052

DATE & TIME: Saturday, December 20, 2025 @ 1:00 P.M.

VISITATION: At the funeral home on Saturday one hour prior to service from 12 Noon until 1:00 P.M.

INTERMENT: Private