John Ware

John Ware

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, September 30, 2017, Mr. John Joseph Ware, 92, loving husband to the late Lauree Winn Ware.

Mr. Ware had a servant’s heart. He was a member and usher of The Hill Baptist Church. He was a Mason and member of the George Walton Lodge #699. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII including the Normandy Invasion and later in Okinawa. After his military service, he worked for the railroad beginning his career as a machinist working on steam engines and diesel engines. Later, he worked as a millwright for Kimberly-Clark where he retired in 1986. After retirement, he enjoyed singing with his “karaoke family”. He and his brother, Gwinn, loved entertaining the residents at the local retirement homes through music. He always enjoyed every opportunity to spend time with his family.

Family members include his daughters: Bonnie Ware Hadden (Hugh), Patsy Ware Thompson (Joe) and Jane Ware Honeycutt (Bruce); four grandchildren: Sarah Hadden Loop (Jimmie), Jennifer Hadden, Susan Honeycutt and Steve Honeycutt (Hannah); and one great-grandson: James Loop; sister: Betty Ann Pitts and brother: Gwinn D. Ware (Cliffy) and many other loving family members.

A graveside service will be Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. in Hillcrest Memorial Park with Rev. Fred Gunter and Chaplain Hephzibah James officiating.

The family would like to thank the staff at Morningside of Evans and Helping Hands Hospice for their compassionate care.

Memorial contributions may be made to Tignall Baptist Church, 170 S. Hulin Avenue, Tignall, GA 30668; Rehoboth Baptist Church, P.O. Box 51, Edgefield, SC 29824; or to The Hill Baptist Church, 2165 Kings Way, Augusta, GA 30904.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com