Jermaine J. Ward, 54, of New Bern died, Friday, May 29, 2026 at his residence.

Service arrangements are pending.

He is survived by his daughters Niahasia Ward and Alicia Ward of New Bern; mothers of the heart, Hattie Holt and Mabel Mewborn of New Bern father, Jerry “Goose” Willis (Charlene), Alliance, NC; one sister, Shlanda Ward, Raleigh, NC; two brothers, Chris Ward, New Bern, NC and Torian Ward, Greensboro, NC; daughters of the heart, Briasia Spellman and Capri Reece; grandchildren of the heart.