Ronnie Gene Ware, 44, passed away on Sunday August 23, 2015 at his home in Afton, Oklahoma.

Ronnie was born on September 3, 1970 in Neosho, Missouri. He resided most of his lifetime in McDonald County, Missouri. He was the son of Ronnie Eugene and Glenda Sue (Clark) Ware. Ronnie served in the United States Army Reserve. He worked at All State Tank, Swift Construction and most recently, Grove Municipal Services Authority.

Ronnie became a Christian at Hart Baptist Church in 1996. He was an avid fisherman. He belonged to the Bass Association and loved fishing in tournaments. His favorite was Anglers for Christ. Ronnie enjoyed many other aspects of the outdoors like hunting, camping and just being on the water with his family. Ronnie was a fun loving, kind person who adored his family. Ronnie married Tammy Davis on July 11, 1997 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his father, Ronnie Eugene Ware and his grandfather, Pete Clark. He is survived by his wife Tammy Ware of the home, four sons; Jared O’Brien, Ronnie Ware, Jr., Ryan Ware and Chase Hurley, one daughter Amanda Davis, his mother Susie Nelson and stepfather Robbie Nelson, his brother Vernon Nelson, his sisters Sunshine Nelson and Megan Mathis. Ronnie was blessed with eight grandchildren.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015, at Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home in Grove, Oklahoma. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, at Delaware Baptist Church (south of Grove) with Pastor Gary Bishop and Reverend Jamey Cope officiating. Ronnie will be laid to rest in the Jane Cemetery in Jane, Missouri. Pallbearers will be Jared O’Brien, Ronnie Ware, Ryan Ware, Chase Hurley, Bryon Davis & Vernon Nelson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Albert Nelson, John Casey, Jack Bowers, Brad Littlefield, Jerry Wiesinger, Daryl Hanks & Toby Hartzel. Online condolences can be made by visiting Ronnie’s Book of Memories at www.honoringmemories.com. Services are under the direction of Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home of Grove, Oklahoma.

Source:  McDonald County Press, The (MO) – Thursday, August 27, 2015