It is with heavy hearts that the Ware family announces the passing of our patriarch, Robert Ware (Senior). “Bob” was born in Pursglove, West Virginia on January 2, 1933 to Bonnie and Gordon Ware. He passed away peacefully at home on December 8, 2024.
Bob is survived by Anne, his loving and devoted wife of 70 years, his daughter Vicki Vaughn of Palo Alto, California, son Robert Ware II and wife Mary, of Port Saint John, Florida, three grandsons and their wives, Nathan Thrower (Sandy), of Milton, Florida, Robert Ware III (Taylor), of Port Saint John, Florida, Donny Ware (Ashley), and great-grandson Nathan Ware, of Port Saint John, Florida. Bob is also survived by two sisters in law, Glenda and Carol Spicer, and many nieces and nephews, all whom he loved dearly.
He was preceded in death by his sisters and their husbands, Maxine and Bob Graft, Lois (aka “Boots”) and Lee Lee, Jean and Stanley Nels, Jonette and Bill Workman, two brothers, Ralph and Ray Spicer, and his son in law, Johnny Vaughn of Palo Alto, California.
Bob was a proud member of the Scottish Rite and Mason Lodge for 55 years, and a charter member of the Shriners for 42 years. He served two years in the Army from 1954-1956 in Albuquerque, New Mexico before starting a long career in construction. A carpenter by trade, his reputation as a hard but fair worker gained him high regard and respect from his fellow employees, clients, and management alike. He retired in 1998 as Project Superintendent for Centex-Rogers, building hospitals in Sebring, Florida. One of his favorite work moments was being called out of retirement to be a part of the remodeling constructions at Give Kids the World in Kissimmee, Florida. Once he “officially” retired, Bob enjoyed 26 years of doing the things he loved like golfing, fishing, traveling in the motor home with Anne, and spending time with his family.
Nothing meant more to Bob or made him prouder than his family. He was our pillar. We will always remember him for his kindness, his generosity, and his ability to make a joke about anything and everything. His legacy is a household built on love and laughter, which we will cherish and pass on to our own families. While we are deeply saddened at his absence, and the void his death brings, we humbly accept God’s will to bring him home, where he is no longer in pain or suffering.