Added by: Randy Shepherd

“Major Gene B. Ware, United States Air Force (Ret.), of Leesburg, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at the age of 75. He was born on October 18, 1935, in Charlotte, N.C., to the late Oliver and Juanita Ware. Gene is a graduate of Virginia Tech, where he also served as a member of the Corps of Cadets. He joined the Air Force and went to pilot training. As a pilot he flew B-52s and B-47s and also was a C.F.I.C. instructor pilot. Gene served his country in Vietnam and during peace time. He was a decorated soldier earning the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal w/seven Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air Force Longevity Service ribbon w/four bronze devices, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross. Gene had the honor of flying a retired B-52 to an Aeronautical Museum in Ohio for display. After his retirement he moved to Virginia and had a cattle ranch, but gave that up over 14 years ago to retire in Lake County, Fla. Locally he was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, a member of the NRA, an avid reader, and a straight faced poker and chess player. Gene was also a student of theology, particularly eschatology. He is survived by his loving wife of over 49 years, Myrna Ware, of Leesburg, Fla.; their three daughters, Laurie O’Connell, of Summerville, S.C., Tracy Ware, of N. Charleston, S.C., and Hallie and son-in-law, Walter Harvey, of Summerville, S.C.; five grandchildren, Austin, Aaron, Rachael, and Kiley O’Connell and Emma Harvey. Gene is also survived by a former son-in-law and family friend, William O’Connell. Funeral Services for Maj. Ware will be held today at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 17, 2011, in the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church with the Rev. Thomas Church officiating. Burial, with Full Military Honors will take place at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 19, 2011, in the Beaufort National Cemetery in South Carolina. The family has requested that memorial contributions in Gene’s honor be directed toward the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 914 W. Main Street, Leesburg, FL 34748, (352) 787-5511.”

Burial:
Beaufort National Cemetery
Beaufort
Beaufort County
South Carolina, USA

Source:   Roanoke Times on September 17, 2011

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Created by: Randy Shepherd
Record added: Sep 17, 2011
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