William C. Ware Jr., died Thursday, March 7, 2005, at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler, Texas, from complications of pneumonia.

Born in 1923 in Lufkin, Te x as, he was the only son of Bill and Bernice Ware. He grew up in El Dorado and attended local schools, graduating from high school in 1941. He served in the military from 1942 to 1945. He was assigned to the U.S. Air Force, won his wings as a pilot, and was discharged in 1945, with the rank of second lieutenant. After his discharge, he attended Purdue University and was awarded a degree in aero engineering. His working career concentrated on the aircraft industry. In retirement, he made his home in Te x as and due to poor health, his last few years were spent in assisted living facilities. Survivors include his two sisters, Sara Shelby Paulk of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, and Emily Ware Lake of Austin, Te x as.

Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Rest Haven Cemetery with the Rev. Thomas Neal Bass officiating.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Source:  El Dorado News-Times (AR) – Wednesday, April 13, 2005