J. WATT WARD DIES SUDDENLY AT FARM HOME
WELL KNOWN FARMER, FORMER REAL ESTATE DEALER WAS 84 YEARS OLD

J. Watt Ward well known Shiloh township farmer died early today at his home west of Mt. Vernon.

He had been in his usual good health and death came suddenly after an illness which began around midnight. He died before a doctor could reach thebedside and Coroner Ben Roeder has scheduled an inquiry to be held this afternoon. Mr. Ward, had made a trip into MtVernon only last Monday.

Funeral arrangements have not been made. He was a former real estate dealer and was prominent as a livestock breeder and Fair judge for many years.

He is survived by wife, Ina Tyler, one son Burrel of Mt. Vernon, and four daughters, Mrs. Sam Bynum of Paducah Ky; Mrs. Martha Whittenborn of Centralia; Mrs. Ruby Murray of St Louis;and Mrs. Nannie Hayes of Mt Vernon. Also surviving are two brothers Joe and Lou of Mt Vernon, three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Source: Mount Vernon Register News
Date: November 18, 1942
Submitted by Janice Staples