Ronnie Ware passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Ochsner Baptist Hospital. He was 54, a resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved son of Rosemary Ware and the late James Ware. Father of Shamyra Joseph, Ronnie Griffin, Johnnie Palmore, Ronnie Palmore and the late Ronnie Joseph. Brother of Geraldine McKinnis, Patricia Lebeaud, Darryl Ware Sr, Timmy Ware, Elizabeth Ware Small and Veronica Ware-Walker. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, a devoted aunt, Betty Wilson, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Preceded in death by sisters Millie Ware Jones and Carolyn Ware.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Clio Place Baptist Church, 2624 S. Dorgenois Street, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2012. Pastor Sherman Hughes, officiating. Visitation 9:00 a.m. Interment at Resthaven Cemetery, New Orleans, LA.

You may sign the guest book on

www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com and nola.com./obits. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC. IN CHARGE.

Source:  Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) — Friday, August 17, 2012