Lowell, NC Arnold Lee Ward, III, 43, passed away October 24, 2012, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. He was born December 5, 1968 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, son of Arnold Lee Ward Jr. and Mary Hall Ward. A memorial service will be held 3 pm on Sunday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, officiated by Pastor John Gibbs. The family will receive friends 2-3 pm prior to the service on Sunday at the funeral home. He was a great father to his children, Brandon, Brianna, Nicole, Summer and Kristina, 2 grandchildren and loved by many friends & family. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com